Clerk Magistrate II

Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Beatrice, NE

$28.997

JR Clerk Magistrate II (Open)

09-10-2026

** The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **

The Judicial Branch offers:

• 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)

• 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

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

• 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

This classification level performs administrative and managerial work under the administrative direction of the presiding judge(s), in a county court with a total annual caseload of 3,500 and less than 7,000 (averaged over the last three years) or in the operation of two courts, county or district. Responsibilities may include administrative support such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and supervising the administrative activities of the court and limited judicial functions involving non-contested matters as assigned by the presiding county judge.

Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff clerical and administrative staff.

612 Grant Str
Beatrice, NE 68310

• Starting Salary: $60,313.77annually (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.

• Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.

• Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July
  1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

1. Administers and provides oversight of court operations, which includes planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating court administrative processes and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

2. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

3. Evaluates efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and investigates procedural changes; prepares recommendations to the court.

4. Administers budget of the court; oversees expenditures and budgetary items ensuring all information is accessible for audit; maintains all records.

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.

Associate’s Degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or another business setting, including some supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

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