Records Clerk/Cashier - Civil/Small Claims
Location: Omaha (Douglas County Courthouse)
District: Judicial District 4
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, and more.
The Douglas County Court is taking applications for a full time Records Clerk/Cashier position in our Civil Division. This is an entry level clerical position.
One of the major and significant job duties is data entry from various legal documents. In addition, work involves a variety of general office duties which include responding to routine inquiries, typing and computer functions under the supervision of the Division Manager of the Civil Division. The Civil Division is a separate and distinct Division within Douglas County Court, outside of Criminal/Traffic and Probate, working with Small Claims and other Civil court actions. Supplementary duties include assisting people attending court and helping them locate appropriate window to complete their respective actions. Data entry and attention to detail is paramount.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent plus two years of experience in an office setting. Higher education 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: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, 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 probation): $34,145.41
MINIMUM RATE (after probation): $34,999.14
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
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