Clerk Magistrate II
Location: Fremont (Dodge County Courthouse)
District: Judicial District 6
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers 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!
This classification level performs administrative and managerial work under the administrative direction of the presiding judge(s), in a county court with a total annual caseload of 3,500 and less than 7,000 (averaged over the last three years) or in the operation of two courts, county or district. Responsibilities may include administrative support such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and supervising the administrative activities of the court and limited judicial functions involving non-contested matters as assigned by the presiding county judge. Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff clerical and administrative staff.
JOB DUTIES:
- Administers and provides oversight of court operations, which includes planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating court administrative processes and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
- Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
- Evaluates efficiency of the court's administrative functions and investigates procedural changes; prepares recommendations to the court.
- Administers budget of the court; oversees expenditures and budgetary items ensuring all information is accessible for audit; maintains all records.
- 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: Associate's Degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or another business setting, including some supervisory 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge Requirements:
- Managerial principles;
- Budgeting principles;
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
- Report principles and practices;
- Legal proceedings;
- Court policies and procedures;
- Courtroom forms and documents;
- Customer service principles;
- Modern office principles and practices;
- Filing systems;
- Computers and related software applications.
Skill Requirements:
- Monitoring and evaluating staff;
- Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations;
- Prioritizing work and multi-tasking;
- Monitoring budgets;
- Operating computers and applicable software applications;
- Writing reports
- Providing customer service;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS.
HIRING RATE (during probation): $58,400.33 annually
MINIMUM RATE (after probation): $59,860.28 annually
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
External Candidates – Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.
Any Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday, here: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true
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 complies with Veterans Preference Laws.