Clerk Magistrate I

State of Nebraska•Center, NE

1d•$57,442 - $69,987•Onsite

About The Position

This classification level performs administrative and managerial work under the administrative direction of the presiding county judge, in the operation of a small and mid-sized county court with a total annual caseload of 3,500 or less. Responsibilities may include administrative support such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and supervising the administrative activities of the court and limited judicial functions involving non-contested matters as assigned by the presiding county judge. Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff clerical and administrative staff.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or another business setting, including some supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Managerial principles
Budgeting principles
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
Report principles and practices
Legal proceedings
Court policies and procedures
Courtroom forms and documents
Customer service principles
Modern office principles and practices
Filing systems
Computers and related software applications
Monitoring and evaluating staff
Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations
Prioritizing work and multi-tasking
Monitoring budgets
Operating computers and applicable software applications
Writing reports
Providing customer service
Using a computer and related software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Administers and provides oversight of court operations, which includes planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating court administrative processes and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Evaluates efficiency of the court's administrative functions and investigates procedural changes; prepares recommendations to the court.
Administers budget of the court; oversees expenditures and budgetary items ensuring all information is accessible for audit; maintains all records.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.