Records Clerk/Cashier - Civil/Small Claims at State of Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5



Location:

Omaha, NE



Hiring Rate:

$16.416



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010897 Records Clerk/Cashier - Civil/Small Claims (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-02-2024



Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers benefits to include medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.


The Douglas County Court is taking applications for a full time Records Clerk/Cashier position in our Civil Division. This is an entry level clerical position.



JOB DUTIES:



One of the major and significant job duties is data entry from various legal documents. In addition, work involves a variety of general office duties which include responding to routine inquiries, typing and computer functions under the supervision of the Division Manager of the Civil Division. The Civil Division is a separate and distinct Division within Douglas County Court, outside of Criminal/Traffic and Probate, working with Small Claims and other Civil court actions. Supplementary duties include assisting people attending court and helping them locate appropriate window to complete their respective actions. Data entry and attention to detail is paramount.



Requirements/Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent plus two years of experience in an office setting. Higher education may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis.


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



Preferred Qualifications: The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required. At least one year of court/law office experience or experience in processing and/or accounting for cash payments.



Other: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months of hire.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:



Requirements include typing skills, computer and data entry skills; the ability to follow instructions, strong customer service skills and good phone manners. Some knowledge of standard bookkeeping/financial procedures and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other court employees and the general public.



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.







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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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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