Assistant Clerk

Assistant Clerk I

Location:

Alliance, NE 69301. Salary range $40,822.75 – $49,738.28. Effective July 1st. After probation period ends, permanent wage increases at least 2.5%.

• Schedule court hearings with attorneys and other agencies.
• Enter new case filings and prepare related paperwork.
• Distribute docket and ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Respond to telephone, e‑mail, written, and in‑person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmit messages and provide answers based on departmental policies.
• Perform routing administrative duties, including scheduling meetings; processing payments (e.g., fines, fees) and daily deposits.
• Provide cashiering duties such as balancing daily deposits.
• Perform receptionist duties, assisting public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and 3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential duties.
• All educational credits from a U.S. Dept. of Education accredited institution.

• Customer service principles, cashiering, reading bank statements.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, judicial, jail, and court system, filing and record‑keeping principles.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment; basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.
• Computer and related software applications.
• Good written and verbal communication, English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Physical: primarily sedentary; slight effort may be required, not to exceed 20 lbs.

• Health & Wellness: 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance; dental and vision plans available for purchase; short‑term and long‑term disability for purchase;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Financial Security: 156% state‑matched retirement contribution; free $20,000 life insurance policy; optional life insurance and AD&D for purchase.
• Paid Time Off & Leave: 13 paid holidays annually; paid vacation and sick leave that accrue immediately; military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Professional Growth: paid training, continuing education credits, specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education, bilingual pay opportunity.

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