Assistant Clerk Senior

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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Columbus, NE Hiring Rate: $20.278 Job Posting: JR2026-00026689 Assistant Clerk Senior (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-20-2026 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 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. Location: 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 Salary: A Assistant Clerk Senior's salary range is $42,863.87 - $52,225.45. Effective July 1st 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 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. 2. 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. 3. Preparing, reconciling and ensuring accuracy of specialized financial reports, invoices and budgets; processing payment (e.g. fines, fees, and balancing daily deposits). 4. Creating and preparing reports, spreadsheets and other documents using established templates or creating original documents. 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/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 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; 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 pub