Assistant Clerk I at State of Nebraska in David City, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5



Location:

David City Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$19.004



Classification Salary Range:

$1.00 - $1,000.00



Job Posting:

JR2024-00007182 Assistant Clerk I (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-26-2024



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 single court operations and is cross-trained in service areas such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption. 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.


1. Performs specialized clerical support for court operations, which includes scheduling hearings with attorneys and other agencies; entering new case filings; preparing and recording paperwork for assigned area of responsibility; preparing and distributing docket for court sessions; ensuring completeness and accuracy of information and maintaining related records.


2. Responds to telephone, e-mail, written, and in-person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmits messages; and provides answers and information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.


3. Performs routing administrative support duties, which include: scheduling and coordinating meetings; processing payments (e.g. fines, fee) and daily deposits.


4. 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.


All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.


The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.



KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Customer service principles;
  
  


• Cashiering;
  
  


• Cashiering and ability to read bank statements;
  
  


• Knowledge of state and federal laws;
  
  


• Knowledge of judicial, jail, and court system;
  
  


• Filing and record-keeping 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;
  
  


• 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.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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