Records Clerk/Cashier

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

EAP

FSA/HSA

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Education credits

Career development

Bilingual pay

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Supreme Court - Agency 5 in Lincoln seeks a Records Clerk/Cashier to perform clerical duties under supervision. Duties include answering inquiries, handling payments, and maintaining court records.

Location is the Lancaster County Court house in Lincoln, NE. The role offers a starting salary of $35,264.16 annually with a 2.5% post-probation increase and potential higher starting pay based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; education from an accredited institution.
• Customer service principles and data entry accuracy required.
• Familiarity with court procedures and records management.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer phones, and direct inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Process fees, fines, and payments; handle receipts and documentation.
• Enter data into court systems and maintain accurate records.
• Verify files for accuracy and support corrective actions.
• Perform other duties of similar scope as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Office procedures

Technology literacy

Criminal history info

Communication skills

Records management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Court databases

Job description

Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $16.954 Job Posting: JR2026-00030245 Records Clerk/Cashier (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-16-2026

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
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description

This classification level performs clerical work under immediate supervision in a county court under the supervision of a clerk magistrate, a clerk of court, or a division manager.

Location: Lancaster County Court house 575 S 10th St Lincoln, NE 68508

Salary and Compensation

Starting Salary: $35,264.16 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. Provides customer service to internal and external customers, which includes answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, responding to requests for information from staff and/or the general public; answering routine questions.
2. Performs clerical tasks, which includes collecting fees, fines and other payments; receiving, processing, sorting, filing, and/or distributing a variety of correspondence, materials, billings, payments, deliveries, mail, and/drop paperwork and other applicable documents.
3. Enters information into applicable court databases and/or other computerized systems to collect and maintain court records and information in assigned area of responsibility and process court motions.
4. Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
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.

Responsibilities may include:

performing clerical functions in assigned service area such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption by responding to routine inquiries; verifying files/information for missing details, accuracy, and distributing to appropriate staff for correction; preparing and processing motions; compiling and maintaining records by sorting, filing, scanning files and related documents; performing data entry, receiving fees/fines and other payments, and performing other performs general office duties.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or 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; Computers and related software applications; Criminal coding concepts; Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; Office procedures, methods, and equipment; Data entry techniques; Criminal history information.

Skill Requirements: Providing customer service; Maintaining records; Performing data entry; Operating standard office equipment; Using computers and related software applications; Reviewing reports for accuracy; 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

Benefits

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!