Assistant Clerk Senior

Job Summary

Assistant Clerk Senior (Open)

Supreme Court – Agency 5, Chadron, NE.

Hiring Rate: $20.28 per hour. Applications close on 03-06-2026.

Dawes County Courthouse, Chadron – 12th Judicial District.

• Schedule court hearings, enter new case filings, and prepare and distribute dockets for court sessions.
• Perform cashiering duties, including processing payments (fines, fees) and balancing daily deposits.
• Enter and update case records, ensuring completeness and accuracy of related documentation.
• Prepare and submit routine documents, reports, and specialized financial reports, invoices, and budgets.
• Assist the public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations.
• Support clerical staff by assigning and monitoring work, providing direction, and serving as a lead.
• Travel to other counties for office or courtroom coverage as needed.
• Perform bailiff duties during jury trials and act as liaison between jurors and the judge.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

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.

• Customer service principles
• Cashiering and ability to read bank statements
• State and federal laws, and the judicial, jail, and court system
• Filing and record‑keeping principles
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment
• Basic principles and practices in the assigned area of responsibility
• Computers and related software applications
• Providing customer service and maintaining records and files
• Prioritizing and assigning work to subordinate staff
• Processing information using established procedures
• Using modern office equipment and computer applications
• Preparing reports, forms, and spreadsheets
• Assembling and organizing data and information
• Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors and the public

Primarily sedentary; may require some light physical effort not to exceed 20 lbs.

During probation: $42,178.47 annually. Minimum rate after probation: $43,232.95 annually.

External candidates: complete a state application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
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Current State of Nebraska employees: apply via Workday – Jobs Hub – Internal Apply.

Comprehensive package including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility varies by position, agency, and employment status. More information:
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