$3,000 hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch! (Bonus prorated proportionally for part-time positions) The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers benefits to include medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more.
The Buffalo County Court in Kearney, NE is taking applications for a full-time Records Clerk/Cashier position performing responsible clerical work in a county court under the supervision of a clerk magistrate, a clerk of court, or a division manager. This is an entry level clerical position. This position offers you the opportunity to grow with the Nebraska Judicial Branch while working within a fun team environment.
Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of clerical functions in a service area such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption, including responding to routine inquiries, filing, data entry, processing and issuing documents, receipting of fees/fine and other payments, and other general office duties including routine bookkeeping. Work is performed under supervision and is reviewed for accuracy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or its equivalent. At least two years of experience in an office setting. Education above the high school level may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required. At least one year of court/law office experience or experience in processing and/or accounting for cash payments.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Requirements include typing skills, computer and data entry skills; the ability to follow instructions, strong customer service skills and good phone manners. Some knowledge of standard bookkeeping/financial procedures and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other court employees and the general public.
HIRING RATE (during probationary period): $2,776.05 per month
MINIMUM PERMANENT RATE (after probationary period): $2,845.46 per month
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Apply as soon as possible; applications will close when the position is filled.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.
Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.