Probate Clerk​/Courtroom Clerk

Probate Clerk/Courtroom Clerk – State of Nebraska

Apply for the Probate Clerk/Courtroom Clerk position with the State of Nebraska Judicial Branch. The role is located at the Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont, NE, serving the 6th Judicial District.

Base pay range: $38,257.13 – $38,257.13 per year. Hiring rate: $18.393 per hour. Applications no longer accepted after 02‑01‑2026.

Supreme Court - Agency 5.

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The classification level performs high‑level support/clerical tasks to promote effective decision making. Responsibilities include reviewing and accepting electronic filings, case assignment, file assembly, entry into court software, monitoring case progression, preparing notices, and general clerical duties.

• Provide customer service to internal and external customers, answering phones and greeting walk‑in visitors.
• Review and accept electronic and over‑the‑counter filings; collect fees, process payments, and handle correspondence.
• Enter information into court databases and other computerized systems; maintain court records.
• Monitor case progression for timeline compliance.
• Prepare and record information, verify filings for accuracy, and complete corrections as needed.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level.

Minimum qualifications:

Associate degree in a related field or High School Diploma/G.E.D. combined with 4 years of related experience. All educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

• Customer service principles.
• Computer and related software applications.
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Data entry techniques.
• Criminal history information.
• Probate Court function, mode of operation, and related statutes, rules, and regulations.

• Providing customer service.
• Maintaining records.
• Performing data entry.
• Operating standard office equipment.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Reading and comprehending departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and instructions.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

Primarily sedentary work; 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, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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