Records Clerk - Probate Division at State of Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5



Location:

Omaha Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$16.02



Classification Salary Range:

$1.00 - $1,000.00



Job Posting:

JR2024-00003338 Records Clerk - Probate Division (Evergreen) (Open)



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



Job Description:

$3,000 hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch! (Bonus prorated proportionally for part-time positions) The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers benefits to include medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more.


The Douglas County Court in Omaha, NE is taking applications for a full time Records Clerk position in our Probate Division. This is an entry level position with the potential for advancement to Probate Clerk. Data entry and attention to detail is paramount.


Work involves performing a variety of clerical functions associated with probate, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, estates, and other similar court roles. Probate is a separate and distinct Division within Douglas County Court, outside of Criminal/Traffic and Civil/Small Claims. Tasks include responding to routine inquiries, typing and computer functions under the supervision of the Probate Division Manager.


HIRING RATE (during probationary period): $2,776.05 per month


MINIMUM PERMANENT RATE (after probationary period): $2,845.46 per month


CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled


Apply as soon as possible; applications will close when the position is filled.


ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Upon completion of training and recommendation from the employee's management team, the incumbent in this position has the potential for advancement and reclassification to the position of Probate Clerk with up to a 10% pay increase. The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation will provide training as well as online education to support this advancement opportunity.


The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.



REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in a related field or High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) combined with 4 years of related experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Higher education may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.



PREFERRED: The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required. At least one year of court/law office experience or experience in processing and/or accounting for cash payments.



OTHER: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months of hire.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requirements include typing skills, computer and data entry skills; the ability to follow instructions, strong customer service skills and good phone manners. Some knowledge of standard bookkeeping/financial procedures and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other court employees and the general public.



External Candidates -Please visithttps://statejobs.nebraska.govto complete a State application.



Internal Candidates -apply viaJobs Hub through Workday, here: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true






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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.



Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.