Probate Clerk

Job Duties

• 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 public, and answering routine questions.
• Performs clerical tasks, which includes review and acceptance of electronic and over the counter filings; collecting fees 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.
• 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/filings.
• Receives and processes, utilizing exceptional attention to detail, to promote effective and expeditious decision making of all cases associated with probate filings which includes but not limited to estates, wills, special administrations, guardianships, and conservatorships.
• Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying filings and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections are completed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in 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.
• 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, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, office procedures, methods, and equipment, data entry techniques, criminal history information, probate Court function, mode of operation, and related statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Skill Requirements: Providing customer service, maintaining records, performing data entry, operating standard office equipment, using computers and related software applications, reviewing reports for accuracy, reading and comprehending departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and instructions, 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.

Pay

The Probate Clerk's salary range is $38,257.13 - $46,612.56. After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Schedule

Not specified.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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: State of Nebraska Benefits Page.

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.