Assistant Clerk I

son; Dakota City (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Judicial Branch in Dakota City, NE is seeking an Assistant Clerk I to provide clerical and customer service support across court operations. You will assist with scheduling hearings, data entry, and processing payments while maintaining accurate records and responding to inquiries from the public and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within the State of Nebraska.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) is required.
• Experience in customer service and cashiering is preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relevant to court operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized clerical and administrative support for court operations.
• Answer inquiries via phone, email, in person; transmit messages.
• Process payments, balance deposits, and prepare reports.
• Schedule hearings and manage case-related records.

Skills

Customer service

Cashiering

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Tools

Computers and related software applications

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Dakota City, NE

Hiring Rate:

$19.626

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029536 Assistant Clerk I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-13-2026

Job Description:

** The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **

The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Security

• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth

• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description:

This classification level is responsible for working under general supervision and providing a variety of specialized customer service, clerical and administrative support to single court operations and is cross-trained in service areas such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption. Responsibilities may include: scheduling court hearings, data entry, processing and maintenance of records e.g. entering new case filings, updating case filings; performing cashiering duties such as processing payments (e.g. fines, fees), balancing daily deposits; preparing and submitting routine documents and reports; performing receptionist duties of assisting public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations for all court case types and procedures.

Location:

1601 Broadway St
Dakota City, NE 68731-5065

Salary and Compensation

• Starting Salary:$40,822.75 annually (Hiring Rate).

• Immediate Growth:Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).

• Starting Rate Flexibility:Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.

• *Please Note:Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.

• Future Increases:Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

1. Performs specialized clerical support for court operations, which includes scheduling hearings with attorneys and other agencies; entering new case filings; preparing and recording paperwork for assigned area of responsibility; preparing and distributing docket for court sessions; ensuring completeness and accuracy of information and maintaining related records.

2. Responds to telephone, e-mail, written, and in-person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmits messages; and provides answers and information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

3. Performs routing administrative support duties, which include: scheduling and coordinating meetings; processing payments (e.g. fines, fee) and daily deposits.

4. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); and 3 years related experience; 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.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Customer service principles;
• Cashiering;
• Cashiering and ability to read bank statements;
• Knowledge of state and federal laws;
• Knowledge of judicial, jail, and court system;
• Filing and recordkeeping principles;
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
• Basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
• Computers and related software applications;

Skill Requirements:

• Providing customer service;
• Processing information utilizing established procedures;
• Using modern office equipment;
• Maintaining records and files;
• Preparing reports and forms;
• Assembling and organizing data and information;
• Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS

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Benefits

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