Deputy Court Clerk Senior

Job Description

Deputy Court Clerk Senior, Circuit Court

County

Kenosha County is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and customer service focused person to join the Circuit Court staff as a Deputy Court Clerk Senior. The selected candidate will join a team committed to continuous learning and supporting the fast-paced court operations of Kenosha County.

Circuit Court will provide formal and informal training for this position, including software training on technologies, internal training on Circuit Court procedures, and mentoring in learning the requirements of the position.

The selected candidate will enjoy a highly sought-after work/life balance with weekends and 12 County-recognized holidays off, along with a work schedule of Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!

2026 Hiring Range: $23.90 – $27.15 per hour

The Deputy Court Clerk Senior performs technical work and provides clerical support for the operations of the court, working under the direction of the Clerk of Circuit Court and assigned supervisor. Deputy Court Clerks must provide outstanding customer service during stressful situations; be able to manage workload and meet statutory timelines; have impeccable attention to detail in all assigned work; be comfortable interacting with judges, attorneys, and executive level management on a daily basis.

This position is assigned in all areas of the Clerk of Circuit Court office, including juvenile, guardian ships, mental commitments, probate and financial. Ancillary case duties may involve family, civil, and criminal records.

• Ensures all court documents are prepared accurately and distributed on a timely basis
• Provides in-court deputy clerk duties as needed
• Adheres to Model Court Recordkeeping procedures in maintenance of court files, including docketing, scanning and integrity checking of court documents
• Processes payments, issues receipts, calculates interest, initiates and reviews litigant payment plans
• Dockets and releases civil judgment as necessary
• Reviews caseload for other action items
• Entry of Warrants into required court databases
• Reviews financial reports for accuracy for reporting to collection agencies and acts as liaison
• Reviews case files for financial information regarding billing and payment of certain court costs and fees
• Provides support to other deputy clerks in unit, including phone and counter reception
• Serves as liaison to other departments, law enforcement, litigants, service providers, and other involved parties
• Prepares correspondence, warrants, bonds, notices, and similar documents
• Develops and maintains court calendars
• Prepares and assembles legal documents, articles, exhibits, reports, statements, evidence, and other materials
• Prepares minutes
• Explains court procedures, processes, rules, and requirements without providing legal advice
• Schedules hearings and other meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and documents and information needed for court proceedings
• Knowledge of math calculations, including interest calculations and routine balancing
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
• Ability to handle multiple procedural processes simultaneously
• Ability to provide quality customer service and remain professional and courteous at all times to internal and external court users
• Ability to work independently to follow schedules and meet deadlines
• Communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, calculator, scanner, telephone and fax machine
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

• Associate Degree in legal studies, accounting, or related field
• Two years of work experience in a legal or court environment or financial…