What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Clerk - Front Counter position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County?
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!
Salary : $21 - $27
