Secretary -Part Time

son; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Supreme Court - Agency 5 in Omaha, NE invites applications for a Part Time Secretary. You will perform front-desk duties, answer calls, file documents, and support district offices with basic clerical tasks. This role emphasizes reliable customer service and accurate recordkeeping.

Starting pay is $16.954 per hour with potential for modest increases during probation and periodic COLA adjustments. The office offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, leave, and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in administrative support or clerical work is desirable.
• Proficiency with basic office software and front-desk duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist and answer incoming calls for district offices.
• Provide general office support, prepare routine documents and correspondence.
• Maintain filing and document organization; assist with mail handling.
• Direct visitors and coordinate appointments, supporting staff as needed.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Skills

Reception duties

Phone handling

Customer service

Office administration

Document preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location: Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate: $16.954

Job Posting: JR2026-00029533 Secretary -Part Time (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-12-2026

Job Description: District 4A- Omaha

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 providing receptionist duties and clerical office support to district offices. Responsibilities include performing front desk duties to check-in probationers; answering phone calls and providing general office and program information; contacting probation officers and other staff for appointments/meetings, pre-sentence interviews; opening and closing case intake files; maintaining case documents such as violations; preparing standard and routine legal documents, letters and correspondence or from dictations e.g. jail waivers, travel permits; tracking, compiling and maintaining routine case information e.g. criminal history, driver’s license etc.; processing daily incoming and outgoing mails; answering calls and providing general information; may provide guidance to entry secretarial staff.

Location: 8313 Spring Plaza, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: The office's core hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required

Travel Expectations:

• Regular travel within the district to support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision.
• Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.

Salary and Compensation:

Starting Salary: $16.954 Hourly (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. Serves as a receptionist and/or answers the telephone for assigned District office or offices; determines the nature of the visit or call; directs callers to the proper office or person or takes messages as required.
2. Serves as information source for callers/visitors; provides directions as required.
3. Maintains inventory of documents, brochures, applications, etc. Distributes to visitors as requested.
4. Performs a variety of basic office support duties such as collating materials, distributing incoming mail, preparing materials for mailing, completing forms, proofreading typed or printed materials, and/or typing routine correspondence reports and other materials.
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:

• Education : High school diploma or GED, OR
• Experience : 2 years of administrative support/clerical experience

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

• Customer service principles.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Basic filing and recordkeeping principles.
• Cashing handling techniques.
• Basic bookkeeping techniques.

Skills

• Using computers and related software applications.
• Providing customer service.
• Filing.
• Keyboarding.
• Using modern office equipment.
• Counting cash and balancing accounts.
• Communication, interpersonal