Clerk Magistrate II

State of Nebraska; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short-term)

Disability insurance (long-term)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement with employer match (156%)

Life insurance $20,000

Optional Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid holidays (13)

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Beatrice, NE seeks a Clerk Magistrate II to lead court operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing administrative activities under the presiding judge, with a total caseload of 3,500–7,000 across two courts as applicable.

The position offers a starting salary of $60,313.77 per year, with a 2.5% pay increase after probation and potential higher starting pay based on education and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or another business setting, including some supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Responsibilities

• Administers and provides oversight of court operations, which includes planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating court administrative processes and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Evaluates efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and investigates procedural changes; prepares recommendations to the court.
• Administers budget of the court; oversees expenditures and budgetary items ensuring all information is accessible for audit; maintains all records.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Staff supervision

Analysis & decision-making

Prioritization & multitasking

Budget monitoring

Computer literacy

Report writing

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in judicial/public/business administration

Tools

Computers and related software applications

Job description

Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:

$28.997

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028862 Clerk Magistrate II (Open)

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

09-10-2026

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 performs administrative and managerial work under the administrative direction of the presiding judge(s), in a county court with a total annual caseload of 3,500 and less than 7,000 (averaged over the last three years) or in the operation of two courts, county or district. Responsibilities may include administrative support such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and supervising the administrative activities of the court and limited judicial functions involving non-contested matters as assigned by the presiding county judge. Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff clerical and administrative staff.

Location:

612 Grant Str
Beatrice, NE 68310

Salary and Compensation:

• Starting Salary: $60,313.77annually (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. Administers and provides oversight of court operations, which includes planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating court administrative processes and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

2. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

3. Evaluates efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and investigates procedural changes; prepares recommendations to the court.

4. Administers budget of the court; oversees expenditures and budgetary items ensuring all information is accessible for audit; maintains all records.

5. 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:

Associate’s Degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or another business setting, including some supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

_Note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Managerial principles;
• Budgeting principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
• Report principles and practices;
• Legal proceedings;
• Court policies and procedures;
• Courtroom forms and documents;
• Customer service principles;
• Modern office principles and practices;
• Filing systems;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills Requirements:

• Monitoring and evaluating staff;
• Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations;
• Prioritizing work and multi-tasking;
• Monitoring budgets;
• Operating computers and applicable software applications;
• Writing reports
• Providing customer service;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently 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

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.