$3,000 hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch! (Bonus prorated proportionally for part-time positions) 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, tuition reimbursement and more.
The Lancaster County Court in Lincoln, NE is taking applications for a full-time Judicial Assistant position. This is an advanced and highly responsible judicial and/or administrative support position for judges and judicial administrators. Work involves but is not limited to the handling of sensitive judicial and administrative matters on a daily basis; the screening of calls, mail and visitors and the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties which may include courtroom responsibilities. This position is distinguished from those at lower levels by the assignment of decision making responsibilities requiring considerable knowledge and independent judgment.
Work involves scheduling cases, meetings, and other appointments; answering phones, screening and referring callers; preparing correspondence and other material as required including notices for various court activities; pulling and preparing files for various court hearings, including necessary forms and other information required; maintaining various records including case statistics, purchasing, billings, travel expenses and other court and office activities; ordering supplies, forms and equipment as directed; performing all or some of the duties of a courtroom clerk including management of exhibits, digital recording, and DOCKET entries and performing other related duties as required.
HIRING RATE (during probationary period): $42,516.37 Annually
MINIMUM PERMANENT RATE (after probationary period): $43.579.32 per month
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Apply as soon as possible; applications will close when the position is filled.
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 adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.
Due to the responsibilities and court knowledge required for this position, only current on-board Judicial Branch Employees may submit applications for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or its equivalent, plus four years of progressively responsible experience in legal or other administrative support work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience supporting higher level management or organizational leader(s). Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of training in JUSTICE (the statewide court computer system) will be required on the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of secretarial practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and format.
- Ability to maintain administrative, fiscal, statistical and general records.
- Skill in use and care of a computer, dictation/transcription system, and other equipment present on site.
- Ability to become proficient in the use of JUSTICE (the statewide court computer system).
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of court recording equipment and courtroom procedures.
- Some knowledge of filing procedures for all divisions of the court.
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