Counter Clerk - Clerk of Court Office

Manitowoc County Employment Opportunities

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• Location 1010 South 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
• Base Pay $21.01 - $23.63 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-time Regular

Manitowoc County is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Counter Clerk to join the Clerk of Courts Office. This position operates in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are essential.

• Accept and process new court filings, receive payments, establish payment plans, and assist with daily cash drawer balancing.
• Provide professional clerical and administrative services to the public by:
  • Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
  • Assisting customers at the service counter.
  • Providing forms, procedural information, and guidance on available court resources.
• Support Clerk of Courts staff with a variety of administrative duties, including:
  • Entering court records and statistical information.
  • Scanning and maintaining electronic court documents for all case types.
  • Performing miscellaneous clerical and office support tasks.
• Prepare bail bonds, assessment orders, and conviction status reports related to traffic and criminal case intake.
• Process temporary restraining orders in accordance with established procedures.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong customer service skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Join a dedicated team committed to providing efficient and professional service to the public and the courts.

A high school diploma and whatever combination of additional education and work experience provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Insurance:
Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity

Additional Benefit:
Discounted subscription to Savi student loan forgiveness program

Paid Leave:
Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Short Term Disability Income Continuation

Retirement:
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manitowoc County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Dept. .

NOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five.

If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at  if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.