ADMINISTRATION - DEPUTY CLK.OF COURT

La Crosse County•La Crosse, WI

23h

About The Position

Employees in this position are appointed by the Clerk of Circuit Court, and are deputized primarily for convenience in the administration of oaths and to perform tasks in the absence of the Chief Deputy and/or Clerk of Circuit Court. Employees perform specialized tasks as well as general clerical tasks under the supervision of the Chief Deputy or Clerk of Circuit Court, or the Judge of a specific Court. In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.

Requirements

General knowledge of court proceedings.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal papers and processing of same.
General knowledge of the laws governing the operation of the Clerk of Courts office.
Knowledge of up-to-date office practices and use of office equipment, including computers.
Good ability in filing.
Typing ability stressing accuracy with above-average speed.
Ability to work with the general public, attorneys and other county employees in the performance of assigned tasks.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably supplemented by advanced schooling in secretarial and office work.
Minimum of two (2) years of office experience with a preference for court experience, or for experience in a legal office.
Must be skilled in the use of MS Word.

Nice To Haves

May consider other relevant combinations of experience and training.

Responsibilities

Assists in the courtroom in keeping all court records.
Enters data in the computer (docketing) such as lists of evidence presented to the court, who presented it and when.
Handling evidence and marking exhibits, and ensuring all evidence is accounted for when turned over to the Court Records Clerk.
Enters papers filed in action and dockets (records) judgments and keeps index of same.
Swears in witnesses, jurors, etc.
Keeps minutes of the Court.
Types various documents, correspondence and records.
Files documents, correspondence and other records of the office.
Distributes court orders such as admissions to, or releases from, the County Jail to the appropriate authorities such as the Sheriff.
Answers questions from the general public and attorneys relative to court matters when permissible.
May supervise a limited number of clerical staff under the direction of a higher authority.
Perform other duties as may be assigned or required.