Records Clerk/Cashier

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This classification level performs clerical work under immediate supervision in a county court under the supervision of a clerk magistrate, a clerk of court, or a division manager. Responsibilities may include: performing clerical functions in assigned service area such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption by responding to routine inquiries; verifying files/information for missing details, accuracy, and distributing to appropriate staff for correction; preparing and processing motions; compiling and maintaining records by sorting, filing, scanning files and related documents; performing data entry, receiving fees/fines and other payments, and performing other performs general office duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of criminal coding concepts.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of data entry techniques.
• Knowledge of criminal history information.
• Skills in providing customer service.
• Skills in maintaining records.
• Skills in performing data entry.
• Skills in operating standard office equipment.
• Skills in using computers and related software applications.
• Skills in reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual pay

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers, which includes answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, responding to requests for information from staff and/or the general public; answering routine questions.
• Performs clerical tasks, which includes collecting fees, fines and other payments; receiving, processing, sorting, filing, and/or distributing a variety of correspondence, materials, billings, payments, deliveries, mail, and/drop paperwork and other applicable documents.
• Enters information into applicable court databases and/or other computerized systems to collect and maintain court records and information in assigned area of responsibility and process court motions.
• Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED