Deputy Court Clerk

The Deputy Court Clerks provides complex court support for all case types within the court system requiring a high level of responsibility to the court including records management and customer service. This position captures an objective record of events in order to facilitate the judicial process.

• Applies knowledge of the Circuit Court, court practices, and legal terminology to m emorialize court proceedings by attending all court sessions, uses ability to take quick, accurate , legible minutes to record what transpired .

• Utilizes ability to administer oaths, affirmations, and contents of court documents to administe r oaths to witnesses and juries, and maintain exhibits offered in a courtroom as evidence .

• Preside s over Small Claims court appearances ; call s cases , pair s parties with mediators , and render s default judgments using effective oral and written communication skills .

• Uses ability to organize and systematically handles a large volume of information, documents, and files to r eceive, process and issue voluminous court documents including, but not limited to, jail releases, warrants, and protective orders.

• Appl ies rule s of W isconsin Appellate Procedure s , maintain s timeliness and proper procedure flow , and prepare s records for transmittal to Court of Appeals using skills in managing, prioritizing, and successfully completing multiple demands within deadlines .

• Assist in the training and/or cross-training of L egal S pecialist IIs with ability to transfer knowledge of Circuit Court, court practices, and legal terminology .

• Maintain s accurate Circuit Court case files using skills in personal computer operation utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software and online programs ; retains in compliance to retention guidelines (SCR 72); makes files available to the public ( WI. Stats 59.20(3)) .

• Perform s other related duties as assigned or directed .

• Associate degree in business administration, paralegal, or related field OR a high school diploma or GED plus two years working in a clerk of courts office including CCAP case management.

• Three (3) years of experience in a progressively responsible administrative support role.

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties .
• Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.

• Experience in a legal or court-related environment, or a Clerk of Courts office, preferably as a L egal S pecialist II or Deputy Court Clerk .

• Post-secondary coursework in criminal justice, legal, business, or related curriculum .

• Experience in a large office setting .

• Training using the State of Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Program (CCAP) software .