Assistant Commissioner Family Court

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Requirements

A Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and member of Wisconsin Bar.
Candidates must also have a certificate of completion of 25 hours of mediation training. (If not trained at the time of appointment, completion of training within six (6) months is a condition of employment.)
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the practice of family law.
Thorough knowledge of Wisconsin family law, judicial procedure and rules of evidence.
Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents.
Ability to push/pull and lift/carry up to 10lbs.
Ability to negotiate and resolve disputes in a variety of situations and to effectively present in written and oral format.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with attorneys, members of the public and representatives of governmental agencies.
Skilled and able to deal sensitively with people under emotional and economic stress.
Ability to use word processing and other computer programs and to access the Internet for information.
Permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Act as a judicial officer and conduct scheduled and unscheduled court hearings pursuant to statute.
Assist in judicial matters affecting the family courts.
Conduct hearings in family and injunctions matters, review files and court records.
Prepare paperwork, provide procedural advice to parties and attorneys, conduct legal research as required.