Records Clerk/Cashier

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Records Clerk/Cashier performs clerical work in a county court under immediate supervision of a clerk magistrate, clerk of court, or division manager. The position is located at Lancaster County Court in Lincoln, Nebraska, and may support criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator, and adoption service areas. Work includes responding to routine inquiries, verifying and maintaining files, processing motions, entering data, receiving payments, and performing general office duties. Specific assignments vary according to department needs. The position is primarily sedentary, though slight physical effort may be required, with lifting not exceeding 20 pounds. The listed hiring rate is $16.954 per hour, with a starting annual salary of $35,264.16. A 2.5% increase may follow successful completion of probation when starting at the hiring rate. Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval. Future annual cost-of-living adjustments are subject to State Legislature approval. The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), 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, computers and related software applications, criminal coding concepts, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, office procedures and equipment, data-entry techniques, and criminal-history information.
Skill in customer service, record maintenance, data entry, operating standard office equipment, using computers and related software, reviewing reports for accuracy, and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to perform primarily sedentary work with slight physical effort, including lifting no more than 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to internal and external customers by answering phones, greeting walk-in visitors, responding to information requests, and answering routine questions.
Collect fees, fines, and other payments; receive, process, sort, file, and distribute correspondence, materials, billings, payments, deliveries, mail, paperwork, and other applicable documents.
Enter information into court databases and other computerized systems to maintain court records and information and process court motions.
Prepare, record, and maintain information; verify files and information for accuracy and ensure appropriate corrections.
Perform 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 insurance available to purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
State-matched retirement plan contribution: 156% of the first 4.8% contribution
Free $20,000 life insurance policy
Optional life insurance and AD&D available to purchase
13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately
Military leave
Funeral/bereavement leave
Paid training
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
Opportunity for bilingual pay
Potential 2.5% pay increase after successful completion of probation, if starting at the hiring rate
Potential higher starting pay based on education and experience, subject to final management approval