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: The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Omaha Job Posting, Statewide Job Posting Hiring Rate: $16.82 Classification Salary Range: $1.00 - $1,000.00 Job Posting: JR2025-00001336 Courtroom Clerk (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): : $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 County Courtroom Clerk position. This is responsible courtroom work related to capturing and maintaining a verbatim record of court proceedings in real time in a county, juvenile or district court and entering case information during and after the proceedings. A person in this position spends on average 70% of work time in the courtroom. Work involves performing complex courtroom clerical duties, data entry, entering the Judge's decisions, findings, and other information into multiple screens in a fast, efficient, and accurate manner. Properly operating and capturing the electronic audio record of the court proceedings using court recording software. Overseeing and assisting in the preparation of records and documents for court sessions; receiving, marking and recording exhibits; preparing and transporting exhibits for filing in the Clerk's office; acting as liaison for the judge with attorneys, court personnel and the public; setting matters for hearing; supervising signing in of witnesses, and transferring documents to the clerk. HIRING RATE (during probationary period): $2,914.85 per month MINIMUM PERMANENT RATE (after probationary period): $2,987.72 per month REQUIREMENTS: High School graduation or equivalent PLUS two years of court experience or experience in a professional office setting. Education above the high school level may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis. PREFERRED: Legal experience. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish. OTHER: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to perform clerical functions using various office equipment; to accurately type in real time while monitoring a proceeding; to organize and work under pressure and get along with a variety of people; to understand the need for, and assist in promoting a proper and respectful atmosphere in a court room setting. Knowledge of functions and maintenance of court recording equipment and working knowledge of JUSTICE, DOCKET, and Liberty Recorder. 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. 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. 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.

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