JR2024-00011981 Clerk Magistrate II - Ex-Officio (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 01-04-2025
Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
The Nance County Court is taking applications for a full time Clerk Magistrate II position. This is highly responsible administrative and managerial work under the administrative direction of the presiding judge(s), in the operation of two county courts or in a county court with a total annual caseload of 3,500 to 7,000 (averaged over the last three years) or a clerk magistrate serving as ex officio clerk of the district court. Responsibilities may include administrative support such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and supervising the administrative activities of the court; clerical and financial functions; preparing court budgets; serving as liaison with other courts and other government agencies, the bar and the news media; and limited judicial functions involving non-contested matters as assigned by the presiding county judge(s). Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff clerical and administrative staff. Work could include duties of a courtroom clerk and/or registrar. The person serving in this position may be required to travel to assigned courts.
JOB DUTIES:
Administers and provides oversight of court operations, which includes planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating court administrative processes and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Evaluates efficiency of the court's administrative functions and investigates procedural changes; prepares recommendations to the court.
Administers budget of the court; oversees expenditures and budgetary items ensuring all information is accessible for audit; maintains all records.
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.
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 complies with Veterans Preference Laws.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 3 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or another business setting, including some supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, court administration, or related field. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
Other: To successfully complete the original provisional period and become a permanent employee, all employees in this position must complete JUSTICE training within six months from the date of hire and demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and use of the court computer system.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of management skills with abilities to plan, assign, coordinate, supervise and manage the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of court clerical activities;
Budgeting principles;
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
Report principles and practices;
Legal proceedings;
Court policies and procedures;
Courtroom forms and documents;
Customer service principles;
Filing systems;
Computers and related software applications;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels.
Ability to implement decisions effectively;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to maintain a high order of discipline and responsibility in carrying out assigned duties as a representative of the court system;
Ability to become proficient in the use of JUSTICE (the statewide court computer system);
Ability to travel to the assigned courts as necessary.
Skill:
Monitoring and evaluating staff;
Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations;
Prioritizing work and multi-tasking;
Monitoring budgets;
Operating computers and applicable software applications;
Writing reports;
Providing customer service;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently 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.
HIRING RATE (during probation): $58,400.33 per year
MINIMUM RATE (after probation): $59,860.28 per year
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.
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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.
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