Circuit Court Commissioner

Waukesha County, WI • Waukesha, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Waukesha County Circuit Court is seeking one full-time Circuit Court Commissioner. The place of employment is the Waukesha County Courthouse. This position is an employee of Waukesha County, appointed by the Chief Judge and supervised by the Presiding Judge. The position requires presiding over all types of hearings handled by court commissioners pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, 757.68. This is a challenging professional position for an individual who possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of circuit court legal proceedings; extensive knowledge of pertinent judicial procedures; skill in analyzing and appraising facts, evidence and applying legal principles; the capacity to manage full caseloads under time pressures; and, the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with judges, staff, attorneys, litigants, and the general public. Salary range for a full-time position starts at $107,848 plus benefits. The anticipated start date is approximately June 22, 2026. Please submit a cover letter and resume along with fully completing the online application.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
• Three (3) years of work experience as a practicing attorney, with varied experience in civil, criminal, and family law preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Varied experience in civil, criminal, and family law

Responsibilities

• Presiding over all types of hearings handled by court commissioners pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, 757.68.
• Analyzing and appraising facts and evidence.
• Applying legal principles.
• Managing full caseloads under time pressures.
• Working effectively and harmoniously with judges, staff, attorneys, litigants, and the general public.

Benefits

• Excellent health/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
• Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system.
• Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.
• Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees