Assistant Clerk

Position

JR Assistant Clerk I (Open)

Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Minden, NE (Kearney County Courthouse, Minden)
Job Posting
Hiring Rate: $19.31 per hour (Minimum Rate: $19.80 per hour)

The Kearney County Court is accepting applications for a part‑time (0.50) Assistant Clerk I position working 20 hours per week. The appointment is responsible for providing specialized customer service, clerical and administrative support in a single court operation and is cross‑trained in service areas such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, probate, guardian conservator, and adoption.

• Schedule court hearings with attorneys and agencies.
• Enter new case filings and prepare and record paperwork for assigned area.
• Prepare and distribute dockets for court sessions; ensure completeness and accuracy of information and maintain related records.
• Respond to telephone, e‑mail, written and in‑person inquiries from employees, other departments and the public; transmit messages and provide answers requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Process payments (fines, fees) and daily deposits; balance cashiering duties.
• Prepare and submit routine documents and reports.
• Assist the public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations for all case types and procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings; perform routing administrative support duties.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

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 perform the essential duties.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

• 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.
• Computer and related software applications.

• Providing customer service.
• Processing information using 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 and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The position is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 lbs.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. For more information on benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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