Senior Secretary

Senior Secretary (Open) Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $16.954 Job Posting: JR2026-00027905 Applications No Longer Accepted Job Description The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. This classification level is responsible for providing receptionist duties and clerical office support to district offices. Responsibilities include performing front desk duties to check‑in probationers, answering phone calls and providing general office and program information, contacting probation officers and other staff for appointments/meetings and pre‑sentence interviews, opening and closing case intake files, maintaining case documents such as violations, preparing standard and routine legal documents, letters and correspondence from dictations such as jail waivers and travel permits, tracking, compiling and maintaining routine case information such as criminal history and driver’s license, processing daily incoming and outgoing mail, and may provide guidance to entry secretarial staff. Job Duties Serve as a receptionist and/or answer the telephone for assigned District office or offices; determine the nature of the visit or call; direct callers to the proper office or person or take messages as required. Serve as an information source for callers/visitors; provide directions as required. Maintain inventory of documents, brochures, applications, etc.; distribute to visitors as requested. Perform a variety of basic office support duties such as collating materials, distributing incoming mail, preparing materials for mailing, completing forms, proofreading typed or printed materials, and/or typing routine correspondence reports and other materials. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. At least 2 years of administrative support/clerical experience. Knowledge: Customer service principles. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment. Basic filing and record‑keeping principles. Cash handling techniques. Basic bookkeeping techniques. Skills: Using computers and related software applications. Providing customer service. Filing and keyboarding. Using modern office equipment. Counting cash and balancing accounts. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and more. Physical Requirements Sedentary work: requiring lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligibly frequently or constantly to move objects; involves sitting most of the time, with walking and standing only occasionally. Benefits Health & Wellness: 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance; dental and vision insurance available to purchase; short‑term and long‑term disability available to purchase; employee assistance program; flex spending and health savings accounts. Financial Security: 156% state‑matched of the first 4.8% contribution to a 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 and paid training; free continuing education credits for certifications; access to specialized courses. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values teamwork and a supportive environment that promotes 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr