Assistant Clerk

Position: Assistant Clerk I
Location: Wahoo

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Wahoo, NE

Hiring Rate:

$19.312

Job Posting:

JR Assistant Clerk I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-25-2026

Job Description:

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

The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness

* 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)

Financial Security

* 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

Paid Time Off & Leave

* 13 paid holidays annually

* Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately

* Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth

* 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

Job Description:

This classification level is responsible for working under general supervision and providing a variety of specialized customer service, clerical and administrative support to single court operations and is cross-trained in service areas such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption. Responsibilities may include: scheduling court hearings, data entry, processing and maintenance of records e.g. entering new case filings, updating case filings;

performing cashiering duties such as processing payments (e.g. fines, fees), balancing daily deposits; preparing and submitting routine documents and reports; performing receptionist duties of assisting public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations for all court case types and procedures.

Location:

387 N Chestnut St

Wahoo, NE 68066

Salary:

An Assistant Clerk I's salary range is $40,169.98 - $48,942.96.

After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Job Duties

1. Performs specialized clerical support for court operations, which includes scheduling hearings with attorneys and other agencies; entering new case filings; preparing and recording paperwork for assigned area of responsibility; preparing and distributing docket for court sessions; ensuring completeness and accuracy of information and maintaining related records.

2. Responds to telephone, e-mail, written, and in-person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmits messages; and provides answers and information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

3. Performs routing administrative support duties, which include: scheduling and coordinating meetings; processing payments (e.g. fines, fee) and daily deposits.

4. 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.

Requirements/Qualifications

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 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.

Knowledge Requirements:

* Customer service principles;

* Cashiering;

* Cashiering and ability to read bank statements;

* Knowledge of state and federal laws;

* Knowledge of judicial, jail, and court system;

* Filing and recordkeeping principles;

* Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;

* Basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;

* Computers and related…