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Job Description:
The Douglas County Court in Omaha, NE is currently accepting applications for a full time Assistant Clerk I in our Criminal Traffic Division. In the absence of the Judicial Administrator, Division Manager, the Clerk of the Court, or the Assistant Clerk II, the Assistant Clerk I as designated, will assume the responsibility of the office including deputy authority. Other functions may include the performance of supervisory and clerical duties. Douglas County is the largest court in the state of Nebraska handling over 90,000 cases a year and this position plays a critical and intricate role in the operations of the court.
JOB DUTIES:
Work involves advanced knowledge and skills within the Criminal/Traffic Division of the court. In addition to working detailed reports, this position will be responsible for executing the training and mentoring plan of the court. This division handles over 60,000 cases a year and is an extremely fast paced environment. The Assistant Clerk I may perform records clerk, accounting clerk, or registrar duties, assign, supervise, and review the work of other employees, answer administrative inquiries, prepare reports, and compile statistics, assist with data entry functions, budget preparations, formulation of office policies and procedures, and may be assigned other duties as required. (The position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.)
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent PLUS at least three years' experience working in a court system or other business environment. 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience. The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.
Other: Successful completion of "on-the-job training" in the use of JUSTICE (the statewide court computer system) within six months will be required.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Experience and familiarity in the court, to include judicial processes and operations of court, especially in a larger court setting. Requirements include knowledge of laws, procedures, policies and operations of the court; typing skills and computer data entry knowledge; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels; ability to implement decisions effectively ability to communicate both orally and in writing; abilities to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of others; Proficiency in the use of JUSTICE and DOCKET.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.