What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Clerk - Front Counter position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE?

Salary : $21.25 - $27.23 Hourly

Location : Lincoln, NE

Job Type : Full time / probationary or status

Job Number : 202500127C

Department : Clerk of the District Court

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

Are you detail-oriented and interested in processing information and preparing court documents? We're looking for someone to join our team in a key role that involves complex, specialized clerical work. You'll provide counter assistance to the public and review both criminal and civil legal documents in the judicial database system while playing an important part in supporting the Clerk of the District Court.

Hours : 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)

Benefits : We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. For full details, please click on the Benefits tab.

What You'll Do :

Prepare and process court documents and maintain court records
Enter court case information in the JUSTICE database system
Provide counter and telephone assistance to the public, litigants, and attorneys
Compose, compile, proofread, and distribute correspondence or requested documents to appropriate parties
Assess and collect court fees, costs, payments, and issue receipts
Recognize and follow federal and state laws, Supreme Court and local court rules and regulations including any changes, and apply them in carrying out the Clerk's responsibilities and duties

What We're Looking For :

Some knowledge of the legal process, court proceedings and judicial systems

Some knowledge of legal terminology, documents, forms, and routine correspondence

Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures

Experience on the JUSTICE system preferred

Ability to prepare, create, and / or process legal forms, documents, reports and correspondence per state statutes, Nebraska Supreme Court Rules and those of other designated state agencies

Qualifications :

A high school diploma or equivalent, with additional coursework in clerical work

At least 6 months of experience in office and clerical work, especially with legal or court records

Or an equivalent combination of training and experience

If you're someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with documents, and takes pride in accuracy, we'd love to hear from you!

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position :

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.

All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

30 days of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs offering work / life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

30,000 of Life Insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses

Optional benefits include :

Medical and / or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Allstate Voluntary Plans

Supplemental Term Life

Deferred Compensation Plans

APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

1. This application is hand scored.

2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.

3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See " are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.

4. Copied / Pasted answers will not receive full credit.

5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.

6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

7 I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

Please acknowledge each of the following : (check all)

Full-time with hours between 8 : 00 am and 4 : 30 pm, Monday through Friday.

I understand that this is an in-office position and not eligible for remote work.

Do you have experience performing general clerical work?

No experience

Yes, less than 6 months experience

Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience

Yes, 2 to 4 years experience

Yes, more than 4 years experience

If yes, please describe examples of your work duties. If no experience, enter N / A.

Do you have experience working with the public and providing customer service?

No experience

Yes, less than 6 months experience

Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience

Yes, 2 to 4 years experience

Yes, more than 4 years experience

If yes, please describe examples of your work duties. If no experience, enter N / A.

Do you have experience using computer systems / software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, or other similar software?

No experience

Rarely Used

Used occasionally (one or more times a month)

Used frequently (one or more times a week)

If yes, please describe examples of your work duties. If no experience, enter N / A.

Do you have experience working with JUSTICE, the court filing management database, or other databases including NCIC or CJIS?

I have no experience with JUSTICE or other databases

I have entered information, data or documents into JUSTICE or other databases

I have retrieved information, data or documents from JUSTICE or other databases

I have both entered and retrieved information, data or documents within JUSTICE or other databases

Please list the databases you have experience with. If no experience, enter N / A.

Indicate your experience working in the judicial or legal system :

I have no experience working in the judicial or legal system.

I have worked in the criminal justice system (Probation, County Corrections, Law Enforcement, Community Corrections, etc.)

I have worked in a law office (County Attorney, Public Defender, private law office)

I have worked as an employee in the court system (County Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, District Court, Federal Court, etc.)

Please describe examples of your work duties. If no experience, enter N / A.

Do you have experience writing business letters, reports or other documents?

No experience

Rarely

Occasionally (a few times / month)

Frequently (several times / week)

Please describe examples of your work duties. If no experience, enter N / A.

Have you taken coursework in legal, criminal justice, or other related fields?

I have not completed coursework in legal, criminal justice, or other related fields.

I have completed coursework in legal, criminal justice, or other related fields.

I have a degree in the legal, criminal justice, or other related field.

If yes, please list the courses. If not applicable, enter N / A.

Do you read, write, or speak a foreign language?

If yes, please list the language and if you read, write, or speak the language.

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