County Courtroom Clerk

Hiring Agency

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Kearney, NE

$17.802

JR County Courtroom Clerk (Open)

06-29-2026

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

This classification level works under general supervision and is responsible for spending a majority of time in the courtroom and providing courtroom related work such as capturing and recording verbatim proceedings of court and maintaining case information during and after proceedings. Responsibilities may include preparing documents for each court session (e.g. label exhibits, prepare journal entries); recording proceedings; and scheduling further court hearings.

1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68848

• Starting Salary: $37,027.38 annually (Hiring Rate). Effective July 1st 2026
• 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.
• 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.

• Monitors on-going case files, which includes identifying appropriate forms to be completed or received, monitoring case status, issuing and processing warrants and civil suspensions, tracking and maintaining files, and/or performing other related activities.
• Processes and prepares casework for court sessions; notates court actions on applicable documents and forms; and/or performs other related activities.
• Maintains court calendar; schedules interpreters, transportation, prosecutors, defense counsel, and/or events.
• Performs routine administrative support duties, which include scheduling court hearing meetings, labeling exhibits, preparing journal entries, and preparing other standard documents for court session.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; and 2 years of courtroom clerk experience; or 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.

Other Requirements: Must be able to accurately type court proceedings, and may be required to take a typing test during the interview process.

• Customer service principles;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Criminal coding concepts;
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment;
• Data entry techniques.

• Providing customer service;
• Maintaining records;
• Performing data entry;
• Operating standard office equipment;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Reviewing reports for accuracy;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class work 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 to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.