Assistant Clerk Senior
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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Supreme Court - Agency 5Location: Gering, NEHiring Rate:$19.954Job Posting:JR2024-#######0 Assistant Clerk Senior (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):12-21-2024Job Description:The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers 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.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.JOB DUTIES:

• 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.
• 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.
• Preparing, reconciling and ensuring accuracy of specialized financial reports, invoices and budgets; processing payment (e.g. fines, fees, and balancing daily deposits).
• Creating and preparing reports, spreadsheets and other documents using established templates or creating original documents.
• 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.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.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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESKnowledge:

• 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:

• 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.BenefitsWe 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: Equal Opportunity StatementThe 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.Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.