Assistant Clerk I

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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 $20000 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

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.

Location:

515 Box Butte Avenue
Alliance NE 69301

Salary:

A Assistant Clerk Is salary range is $40169.98 - $48942.96.

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 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.

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 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;
• 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

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