File Clerk

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a File Clerk to prepare and maintain electronic case files for civil, criminal, child support, and supreme court matters. This temporary position will dissolve after all physical files are converted digitally and stored on the electronic monitoring system.

The role requires strict confidentiality, high typing speed, and strong English communication. It involves scanning, organizing, and managing active case files at the Winnebago Tribal Court, with duties

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality of all client’s files as provided by the law.
• Keyboarding abilities of at least 55 WPM with accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of word processing and data base software.
• Must possess the ability to work with all personalities of people who call on the court.
• Must possess a good command of the English language, both orally and with written communications.
• Dependability not only in regard to being at work and on time but also in following through on all assignments and unsupervised work projects.
• Must follow the Court of Ethics established for all Winnebago Tribal Court Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Prepares case files to be scanned and filed electronically, ensure files are complete.
• Updates all current documentation electronically filed including updated contact information, payments, and case closures.
• Maintains an organized and structured procedure to convert hard-copy files to electronic.
• Prepare hard-copy files for shredding.
• Prepare and maintain all active/pending case files in an orderly fashion.
• Saves, maintains, and manages electronic files.
• Must be familiar with all areas of the court and filing systems of all case files (forms, different procedures, etc.)
• Will maintain confidentiality of all clients records as provided by law.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the process.

Skills

Confidentiality

Typing 55 WPM

Word Processing

People skills

English proficiency

Dependability

Ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Wellness resources

Closes: 11/12/2026

File Clerk

Reports to: Chief Clerk/Administrator

Salary (Grade): 18.00/hr

Status: Reg. Full-Time(Non-Exempt)

Location: 228 Industrial Road, Winnebago, NE 68071

Job Purpose & Position Overview

• Prepares and maintains electronic case files on all cases which will include civil, criminal, child support, and supreme court.


• This position is a temporary position that will dissolve after all physical files are converted digitally and stored on the electronic computer monitoring system.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.


• Prepares case files to be scanned and filed electronically, ensure files are complete.


• Updates all current documentation electronically filed including updated contact information, payments, and case closures.


• Maintains an organized and structured procedure to convert hard-copy files to electronic.


• Prepare hard-copy files for shredding.


• Prepare and maintain all active/pending case files in an orderly fashion.


• Saves, maintains, and manages electronic files.


• Must be familiar with all areas of the court and filing systems of all case files (forms, different procedures, etc.)


• Will maintain confidentiality of all clients records as provided by law.


• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the process.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality of all client’s files as provided by the law.


• Keyboarding abilities of at least 55 WPM with accuracy.


• Proficient in the use of word processing and data base software.


• Must possess the ability to work with all personalities of people who call on the court.


• Must possess a good command of the English language, both orally and whitens.


• Dependability not only in regard to being at work and on time but also in following through on all assignments and unsupervised work projects.


• Must follow the Court of Ethics established for all Winnebago Tribal Court Personnel.

Education Preference

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.


• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.


• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements

• Reading, writing, calculating


• Above average social interaction skills


• Reasoning/Analysis


• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.


• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.