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Supreme Court - Agency 5
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Job Description:
The Judicial Branch offers:
Health & Wellness
- 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Financial Security
- 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
- FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
Paid Time Off & Leave
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement 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 Description
This classification performs work that involves a variety of detailed clerical duties for the Supreme Court Attorney Services Division. Responsibilities may include responding to requests from attorneys for assistance with annual licensure requirements; obtaining records from applicants for admission to the Nebraska state bar; maintaining attorney admission and licensure records; preparing and administering the Nebraska Bar Exam;
and assisting the Director of Admissions in carrying out duties for the State Bar Commission.
Location:
Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
Work Schedule:
20 Hours Per Week.
Extra hours may occasionally be available.
Salary:
A Attorney Services Division Assistant‘s salary range is $22.357 - $27.240 per hour.
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.
Job Duties
1. Provides support in response to inquires about attorney admission via phone, email or in-person; directs inquires to appropriate departments.
2. Prepares Certificates of Authority for professional organizations organized for the purpose of conducting the practice of law in the State of Nebraska.
3. Maintains files on bar admissions, suspensions, disbarments, and senior certified letters; sends notice to applicants of success or failure after examination and notices of suspensions and reinstatements; and prepares agenda, list of applicants and chair labels for swearing in ceremonies.
4. Prepare Certificates of Good Standing for members of the Nebraska State Bar.
5. Assists in the maintenance of the Attorney Services Website and associated project list for the website vendor.
6. Assists in the preparation and administration of the Nebraska State Bar Exam.
7. 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.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma. Experience in government office, higher-education office, law office, or sufficient experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or a paralegal certificate. Have the ability to work more than 20 hours per week during the administration of the Bar Exam and dates associated with attorney license renewal deadlines. Substantive customer service receptionist or secretarial work experience as well as substantive experience in either a professional or academic admissions office, regulatory government agency, or other setting involving licensure. Experience handling and maintaining confidential records.
Knowledge Requirements:
- Knowledge of written and verbal English;
- Computers and applicable software applications.
Skill Requirements:
- Writing and communicating in English;
- Maintaining records and files;
- Preparing legal documents;
- Operating computers and applicable 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.
- Assembling and organizing data and information;
Physical Requirements:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
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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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.
- $22.36 - $27.24/hour
