Assistant Clerk I

Assistant Clerk

I 3.4 3.4

out of 5 stars 387 North Chestnut Street, Wahoo, NE 68066 $19.31 an hour - Full-time State of Nebraska 481 reviews $19.31 an hour - Full-time The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Wahoo, NE Hiring Rate:

$19.312

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026222

Assistant Clerk I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-04-2026

Job Description:

•The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. •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 $20,000 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

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.

Location:

387 N Chestnut St Wahoo, NE 68066

Salary:

An Assistant Clerk I's salary range is $40,169.98 - $48,942.96. 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 If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.