Deputy Clerk of Court

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in joining Door County Government!

Door County is proud to be a premier place to live, work, and visit. We serve nearly 30,000 year-round residents and a vibrant seasonal population by providing essential services that support and protect the people, economy, and environment of the beautiful Door Peninsula.

Within the County organization, the Circuit Court and Clerk of Circuit Courts support the fair and efficient administration of justice in Door County. As part of Wisconsin’s 8th Judicial District, the Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters not otherwise limited by law.

The Clerk of Circuit Courts manages the administrative functions of the court, including maintaining case and judgment records, documenting court proceedings, administering the jury system, collecting fines and forfeitures, tracking case progress, providing required reports, and maintaining warrant information. Together, these offices ensure accurate records, reliable case management, and accessible court services for the community.

To continue this important work, we are seeking a candidate who will perform the responsibilities outlined in the job summary and contribute to our efforts in serving the community.

This position supports the administration of justice in Door County through complex case processing, courtroom responsibilities, and financial recordkeeping. The Deputy Clerk of Court provides clerical and legal administrative support to ensure accurate court documentation, case file management, and professional public interaction in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes and Supreme Court Rules. The role requires precise recordkeeping, adherence to legal procedures, and the ability to manage a high volume of tasks in a fast‑paced court environment while maintaining professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Deputy Clerks are assigned primary case responsibilities and develop specialized expertise through their assigned work under the direction of the Clerk of Circuit Court. To support efficient office operations, all Deputy Clerks are expected to maintain sufficient cross‑training to provide customer service, backup coverage, and continuity of court operations. Work assignments, case responsibilities, and other duties may be assigned or modified by the Clerk of Circuit Court based on operational needs, workload demands, staffing levels, employee proficiency, training needs, and other legitimate business needs.

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• Responds to public inquiries; processes court filings; notarizes and certifies documents; provides procedural information and access to court services without offering legal advice.
• Performs courtroom support functions, including administering oaths, recording proceedings and minutes, managing exhibits, operating courtroom technology, and coordinating in‑person and remote court appearances.
• Reviews, processes, categorizes, routes, and maintains legal filings and court records in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, Supreme Court Rules, and established court…