** 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
Job Description
This classification level is responsible for working under general supervision and providing a variety of specialized customer service, clerical and administrative support to multiple courts such as maintaining records, accounting/cashier and may be responsible for lead worker direction and assigning work providing to clerical staff. 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; and other clerical duties such as scanning, printing, copying documents.
May require performing bailiff duties for a jury trial, and being the liaison between the jurors and the judge from the beginning of the trial until the juror makes their decision.
Location:
612 Grant Str
Beatrice, NE 68310
Salary:
A Assistant Clerk Senior's salary range is $42,178.47 - $51,390.36.
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.
Job Duties
1. Performs advanced office and administrative tasks in support of court operations; and serves as a lead to assigned clerical staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
2. Schedules hearings with attorneys and other agencies; enters new case filings; prepares and records paperwork; prepares and distributes docket for court sessions; ensures completeness and accuracy of information and maintaining related records.
3. Preparing, reconciling and ensuring accuracy of specialized financial reports, invoices and budgets; processing payment (e.g. fines, fees, and balancing daily deposits).
4. Creating and preparing reports, spreadsheets and other documents using established templates or creating original documents.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); and 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.
Knowledge Requirements:
- Customer service principles;
- Cashiering and ability to read bank statements;
- Knowledge of state and federal laws;
- Knowledge of judicial, jail, and court system;
- Filing and recordkeeping principles;
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
- Basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
- Computers and related software applications.
Skill Requirements:
- Providing customer service;
- Prioritizing and assigning work to subordinate staff;
- Processing information utilizing established procedures;
- Using modern office equipment;
- Maintaining records and files;
- Preparing reports and forms;
- Assembling and organizing data and information;
- Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS
External Candidates – Please visit statejobs.nebraska.gov/ to complete a State application.
Any Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday, here: Workday-Jobs-Hub-Internal-Appl-Supreme-Court