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County Courtroom Clerk (Open)The work we do matters!Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5Location: Dakota City, NEJob Posting: JR Applications No Longer Accepted On: Job DescriptionThis classification level works under general supervision and is responsible for spending a majority of time in the courtroom and providing courtroom related work such as capturing and recording verbatim proceedings of court and maintaining case information during and after proceedings. Responsibilities may include preparing documents for each court session (e.g. label exhibits, prepare journal entries); recording proceedings; schedule further court hearings.Location: 1601 Broadway St Dakota City, NE Salary and CompensationStarting Salary: $37,027.38 annually (Hiring Rate).Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.Job Duties1. Monitors on-going case files, which includes: identifying appropriate forms to be completed or received; monitoring case status; issuing and processing warrants and civil suspensions; tracking and maintaining files; and/or, performing other related activities.2. Processes and prepares casework for court sessions; notates court actions on applicable documents and forms; and/or, performs other related activities.3. Maintains court calendar; schedules interpreters, transportation, prosecutors, defense council, and/or events.4. Performs routine administrative support duties, which include: scheduling court hearing meetings; labelling exhibits, preparing journal entries and preparing other standard documents for court session.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/QualificationMinimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; and 2 years of courtroom clerk experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.Other: Must be able to accurately type court proceedings, and may be required to take a typing test during the interview process.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.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 LBSBenefitsWe 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.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.
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dakota city, NE, 68731, US
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