Assistant Family Court Commissioner

Milwaukee County (WI) • Milwaukee, WI

47d • $48 - $71

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Family Court Commissioner, to act as a judicial officer and conduct scheduled and unscheduled court hearings pursuant to statute.

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.
• The ability to push/pull and lift/carry up to 10lbs.
• The ability to negotiate and resolve disputes in a variety of situations and to effectively present in written and oral format.
• The 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.
• The ability to use word processing and other computer programs and to access the Internet for information.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree