Deputy Court Clerk

Eau Claire County • Eau Claire, WI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Court Clerk provides complex court support for all case types within the court system requiring a high level of responsibility to the court including records management and customer service. This position captures an objective record of events in order to facilitate the judicial process.

Requirements

• Associate degree in business administration, paralegal, or related field OR a high school diploma or GED plus two years working in a clerk of courts office including CCAP case management.
• Three (3) years of experience in a progressively responsible administrative support role.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties.
• Possession and maintenance of personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a legal or court-related environment, or a Clerk of Courts office, preferably as a Legal Specialist II or Deputy Court Clerk.
• Post-secondary coursework in criminal justice, legal, business, or related curriculum.
• Experience in a large office setting.
• Training using the State of Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Program (CCAP) software.

Responsibilities

• Attends all court sessions, takes quick, accurate, legible minutes to record what transpired.
• Administers oaths to witnesses and juries, and maintains exhibits offered in a courtroom as evidence.
• Presides over Small Claims court appearances; calls cases, pairs parties with mediators, and renders default judgments.
• Receives, processes, and issues voluminous court documents including, but not limited to, jail releases, warrants, and protective orders.
• Prepares records for transmittal to Court of Appeals, maintaining timeliness and proper procedure flow.
• Assists in the training and/or cross-training of Legal Specialist IIs.
• Maintains accurate Circuit Court case files in compliance with retention guidelines (SCR 72).
• Makes files available to the public (WI. Stats 59.20(3)).
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree