Judicial Assistant

Job Requirements

Organize and maintain Judge's calendar, files, and Records. Work With Court In Drafting Legal Documents Including opinions, correspondence, decisions, reports, dispositions, memoranda's, agendas, jury instructions, orders, and notices. Manage Court Calendar including scheduling of court hearings, trials, conferences, legal appointments, meetings and activities of the Judge; hold scheduling conferences with attorneys and prepare scheduling orders. Generate legal notices for scheduled hearings with appropriate appearance instructions.

Appoint Counsel or Guardian Ad Litems upon approval of the Petition for Appointment of an Attorney and ensures completion of a Wage Assignment if so ordered. Post court calendar daily and update weekly calendar. When required, contact attorneys and/or parties concerning court date appointments, cancellations, and status of scheduled hearings. When required, contact institutions (Prisons, Jails, and/or Mental Health Facilities) to arrange video/phone appearances for inmates.

Answer the office telephone, provide information, and direct inquiries to the proper offices and departments. Work cooperatively with other Judicial Assistants to ensure administrative consistency across all judicial policies and procedures. Greet visitors. Process all incoming and outgoing mail. Initiate and maintain procedures on computer network using Microsoft Office software. Maintain all legal resources used by the Judge. Requisition office supplies;

manage budget for Branch; enter expenses and attorney billing into county computer system. Coordinate with Facilities Department for Branch and Courtroom. Prepare and submit payroll and travel reimbursement requests.

Two (2) years of legal experience, education or exposure preferred. Prior experience working in a public-facing role or customer service capacity highly desired. Familiarity with software including case-management or database software, as well as Microsoft products required. Any combination of education and/or Experience Which Provides The Necessary Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

to perform these job duties
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Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Deadline: ________ Apply Online:  Other:
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