Records Clerk/Cashier

** 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 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.

Location:
301 North Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101

Salary:
A Records 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.

Job Duties
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
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.); or 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;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Criminal coding concepts;
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment;
• Data entry techniques;
• Criminal history information.

Skill Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS