Assistant Clerk I

State of Nebraska•Madison, NE

13d

About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers: medical/dental/vision $20,000 free basic life insurance state-matched 156% retirement plan 13 paid holidays earned paid vacation and sick leave and more This classification level is responsible for working under general supervision and providing a variety of specialized customer service, clerical and administrative support to single court operations and is cross-trained in service areas such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption. Responsibilities may include: scheduling court hearings, data entry, processing and maintenance of records e.g. entering new case filings, updating case filings; performing cashiering duties such as processing payments (e.g. fines, fees), balancing daily deposits; preparing and submitting routine documents and reports; performing receptionist duties of assisting public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations for all court case types and procedures. Location: Madison NE Minimum Starting Salary: $40,169.98

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Travel may be required between other counties within the 7th Judicial District
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a law office or with legal matters is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized clerical support for court operations, which includes scheduling hearings with attorneys and other agencies; entering new case filings; preparing and recording paperwork for assigned area of responsibility; preparing and distributing docket for court sessions; ensuring completeness and accuracy of information and maintaining related records.
Responds to telephone, e-mail, written, and in-person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmits messages; and provides answers and information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Performs routing administrative support duties, which include: scheduling and coordinating meetings; processing payments (e.g. fines, fee) and daily deposits.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.