Assistant Clerk I

State of Nebraska•O'Neill, NE

4d•$40,823•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Clerk I works under general supervision and provides specialized customer service, clerical, and administrative support for single-court operations. The position is cross-trained in service areas such as criminal and traffic, civil and small claims, or probate, guardian-conservator, and adoption. Duties include scheduling hearings; entering and maintaining case filings and records; processing payments and balancing daily deposits; preparing routine documents, reports, and court-session dockets; and responding to public and staff inquiries about court operations, case types, and procedures. The work is based at the Supreme Court in O’Neill, Nebraska.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of customer service principles, cashiering and reading bank statements, state and federal laws, judicial, jail, and court systems, filing and recordkeeping, modern office procedures and equipment, the assigned area of responsibility, and computers and related software.
Skill in providing customer service; processing information using established procedures; using modern office equipment and computer software; maintaining records and files; preparing reports and forms; organizing data; using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
The work is primarily sedentary; slight physical effort may be required, not exceeding 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Schedule court hearings with attorneys and other agencies.
Enter new case filings; prepare and record paperwork for the assigned area; prepare and distribute court-session dockets; and ensure information is complete and accurate while maintaining related records.
Respond to telephone, email, written, and in-person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmit messages; and provide information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Schedule and coordinate meetings.
Process payments, including fines and fees, and handle daily deposits.
Prepare and submit routine documents and reports.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, with specific assignments varying according to departmental business needs.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and prescription insurance (79%); dental and vision plans available for purchase.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available for purchase.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
State-matched retirement contributions: 156% of the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy; optional life insurance and AD&D available for purchase.
13 paid holidays annually.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately.
Military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Paid training and free continuing education credits for professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.
Potential 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing probation when starting at the hiring rate.
Annual cost-of-living adjustments, subject to State Legislature approval.