Records Clerk

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

4d • $34,700 - $42,279 • Onsite

About The Position

The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. The Judicial Branch offers: Health & Wellness • 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) Financial Security • 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 Paid Time Off & Leave • 13 paid holidays annually • Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave Professional Growth • Paid training to develop your skills • Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications • Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education • Opportunity for bilingual pay This classification level works under general supervision and is responsible for spending a majority of time in the courtroom and providing courtroom related work such as capturing and recording verbatim proceedings of court and maintaining case information during and after proceedings. Responsibilities may include preparing documents for each court session (e.g. label exhibits, prepare journal entries); recording proceedings; schedule further court hearings. Location: 1701 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68183-0001 Salary: A Record Clerk/Cashier‘s salary range is $34,700.28 - $42,278.83. After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; and 2 years of courtroom clerk 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.
• Customer service principles
• Computers and related software applications
• Criminal coding concepts
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment
• Data entry techniques
• Providing customer service
• Maintaining records
• Performing data entry
• Operating standard office equipment
• Using computers and related software applications
• 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.
• Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS.

Responsibilities

• Monitors on-going case files, which includes: identifying appropriate forms to be completed or received; monitoring case status; issuing and processing warrants and civil suspensions; tracking and maintaining files; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Processes and prepares casework for court sessions; notates court actions on applicable documents and forms; and/or, performs other related activities.
• Maintains court calendar; schedules interpreters, transportation, prosecutors, defense council, and/or events.
• Performs routine administrative support duties, which include: scheduling court hearing meetings; labelling exhibits, preparing journal entries and preparing other standard documents for court session.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness • 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)
• Financial Security • 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
• Paid Time Off & Leave • 13 paid holidays annually • Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Professional Growth • Paid training to develop your skills • Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications • Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education • Opportunity for bilingual pay

What This Job Offers

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