Deputy Court Clerk - Combined Courts

Deputy Court Clerk – Combined Courts

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.70

Full-Time Days, Wednesday through Sunday, OR Saturday to Wednesday

Closing Date:
September 29, 2026 or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received.

This role is under the general direction of the division administrator. The Deputy Court Clerk will manage a courtroom and accurately maintain the court records pursuant to Wis. Stats. 59.40. This job will also assist and provide a wide range of legal and administrative support to all divisions.

• Courtroom Management/ Administrative Support - Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings, maintains courts calendars, requests jury, examines papers admitted for signature and for filing to ensure they are properly prepared. Receives, maintains and inventories exhibits.
• Case Management - Prepares and maintains court calendars, monitors time frame of cases in accordance with state statutes, arranges for attendance of required parties in court cases. In addition will prepare and issue subpoenas, bench warrants, body attachments, orders, and petitions.
• Customer Service / Coordinating courtroom activities - Responsible for notifying participants of court dates, appointing experts, providing information concerning court proceedings, rules, practices, and procedures.
  
  Will notarize documents and ensures court is aware of all pertinent information regarding documents filed.
• Training - Assists in the training of other Deputy Court Clerks
• Performs other duties as assigned and regular attendance is required.

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of administrative experience working in legal, court or paralegal field.
• Associate or higher degree and no experience will also qualify.
• The ability to work as required Wednesday-Sunday OR Saturday to Wednesday
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and practices - as well as legal terminology and legal documents is essential.

• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 25lbs
• Ability to work with professionals and judiciary

• Exchange of basic information with internal and/or external contacts.
• Contact that requires a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation of multiple departments or interests.
• Maintain sensitive or confidential information.
• Explain and gather information, answer queries, or provide assistance to internal and/or external contacts.
• Persuade, conform or recommend course of action with internal and/or external contacts.
• Perform with a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation with internal and/or external contacts.
• Maintain a continuing working relationship that can have a significant effect on the success of the organization.
• Speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.
• Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific/technical journals and procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents.
• Prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION