County Courtroom Clerk

County Courtroom Clerk

Location:

Lexington, NE (700 North Washington). The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non‑immigrant work visas for this position.

• Monitors on‑going case files: identifying appropriate forms, monitoring case status, issuing and processing warrants and civil suspensions, tracking and maintaining files.
• Processes and prepares casework for court sessions; notates court actions on applicable documents and forms.
• Maintains the court calendar and schedules interpreters, transportation, prosecutors, defense counsel, and other events.
• Performs routine administrative support duties such as scheduling court hearing meetings, labeling exhibits, preparing journal entries, and preparing other standard documents for court sessions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of courtroom clerk experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Knowledge of customer service principles; computers and related software applications; criminal coding concepts; federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; office procedures, methods, and equipment; and data entry techniques.
• Skills in providing customer service; maintaining records; performing data entry; operating standard office equipment; using computers and related software; reviewing reports for accuracy; and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Physical ability to work primarily sedentary, with some light physical effort not exceeding 20
  
  LBS.

• Health & Wellness: 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance; dental and vision plans available to purchase; short‑term and long‑term disability, employee assistance program, and FSA/HSA options.
• Financial Security: 156% state match of the first 4.8% retirement contribution; free $20,000 life insurance policy; optional life insurance and AD&D available to purchase.
• Paid Time Off & Leave: 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave beginning immediately, military leave, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Professional Growth: paid training, free continuing education credits, and access to specialized courses through the Judicial Branch Education program.

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