Court Services Clerk

Milwaukee County

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? 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. If disability related accommodations are needed, please email [email protected]. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. 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

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
one (1) or more years of cash handling and customer service experience
Exchange of basic information with internal and/or external contacts.
Maintain sensitive or confidential information.
Explain and gather information, answer queries, or provide assistance to internal and/or external contacts.
Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence and memos.
Speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.
Makes decisions of responsibility involving evaluation of information; decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
Execute decisions within limits of standard policy and procedures.
Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
The ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 25lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

Calculate and/or verify appropriate court fees, receive cash and other negotiable instruments in payment of court fees; enter appropriate codes in electronic payment system, and prepare and issue receipts for those transactions.
Maintain and prepare bank deposits and balance daily receipts.
Open mail and examine fiscal documents and documents submitted with payments, enter documents into electronic court record system; review and process electronically filed cases; open new case files and designates court officials.
Answer telephone and in-person inquiries in compliance with Supreme Court Rule 70.41.
File, photocopy, and distribute documents and order forms and/or supplies.
Other duties as assigned.