Probate Clerk

The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Offers

• Health & Wellness: 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance, Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Financial Security: FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy, Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase, Paid Time Off & 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 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, utilizes 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Providing customer service.
• Maintaining records.
• Performing data entry.
• Operating standard office equipment.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Read and comprehend 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.

Location

Location: 1725 South 10th Gering, NE 69341

Salary And Compensation

Starting Salary: $38,878.81 annually (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.

Application Instructions

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-01-2026

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.