Deputy Court Clerk

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

18h•$25 - $38

About The Position

This role is under the general direction of the division administrator. The Deputy Court Clerk will manage a courtroom and accurately maintain the court records pursuant to Wis. Stats. 59.40. This job will also assist and provide a wide range of legal and administrative support to all divisions.

Requirements

Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
At least one (1) year of administrative experience working in legal, court or paralegal field.
Associate or higher degree and no experience will also qualify.
Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 25lbs
Ability to work with professionals and judiciary
Knowledge of court rules, procedures and practices - as well as legal terminology and legal documents is essential.
Exchange of basic information with internal and/or external contacts.
Contact that requires a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation of multiple departments or interests.
Maintain sensitive or confidential information.
Explain and gather information, answer queries, or provide assistance to internal and/or external contacts.
Persuade, conform or recommend course of action with internal and/or external contacts.
Perform with a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation with internal and/or external contacts.
Maintain a continuing working relationship that can have a significant effect on the success of the organization.
Speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.
Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific/technical journals and procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents.
Prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics.

Responsibilities

Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings
Maintains courts calendars
Requests jury
Examines papers admitted for signature and for filing to ensure they are properly prepared
Receives, maintains and inventories exhibits
Prepares and maintains court calendars
Monitors time frame of cases in accordance with state statutes
Arranges for attendance of required parties in court cases
Prepares and issue subpoenas, bench warrants, body attachments, orders and petitions
Responsible for notifying participants of court dates
Appointing experts
Providing information concerning court proceedings, rules, practices, and procedures
Will notarize documents and ensures court is aware of all pertinent information regarding documents filed
Assists in the training of other Deputy Court Clerks
Performs other duties as assigned and regular attendance is required.