Deputy Court Clerk

Kenosha County•Kenosha, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kenosha County Circuit Court is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and customer-service-focused Deputy Court Clerk to support fast-paced court operations. The position provides clerical support under the direction of the Clerk of Circuit Court and an assigned supervisor, and serves as the main counter receptionist for the Clerk of Circuit Court office. The role involves regular interaction with the public, judges, attorneys, executive-level management, and other parties. Employees are expected to provide professional, courteous service in stressful situations, manage competing workloads, meet statutory timelines, and maintain close attention to detail. Formal and informal training is provided, including software training, training on Circuit Court procedures, and mentoring. The position handles court documents and filings across criminal, civil, traffic, small claims, family, probate, juvenile, and paternity matters. Duties include filing and scanning documents, indexing new case filings, docketing court entries and judgments, processing payments, maintaining electronic court files, searching records, responding to record requests, and distributing court calendars. The Deputy Court Clerk explains court procedures and requirements without giving legal advice, and provides backup support to civil deputy court clerks. The work schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with weekends and 12 County-recognized holidays off. Overtime may be required. The position is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The 2026 hiring range is $22.26–$25.29 per hour; the listed pay grade range is $22.26–$28.32.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum two years of work experience in an office environment, preferably in a legal court, financial, or corrections setting; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also qualify.
Ability to become and maintain a Notary Public in Wisconsin.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and documents and information used in court proceedings.
Skill in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to perform basic math functions using technology and balance a cash drawer.
Ability to manage varied tasks and multiple procedural processes simultaneously, work independently, follow schedules, and meet deadlines.
Ability to provide quality customer service and remain professional and courteous.
Skill in verbal and written communication and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain confidential information, including personal identifying information and information contained in court records and proceedings.
Ability to operate office equipment including a computer, calculator, scanner, telephone, and fax machine.
Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare court documents accurately and distribute them on a timely basis.
Apply payment information properly to case filings and perform standard cash-handling duties.
Maintain court files in accordance with Model Court Recordkeeping procedures.
Provide internal and external customers with information regarding court records.
Serve as receptionist at the main customer service desk and provide backup to civil deputy court clerks.
Serve as a liaison to other departments, law enforcement, litigants, service providers, and other involved parties.
Prepare responses to record requests.
Distribute court calendars.
Explain court procedures, processes, rules, and requirements without providing legal advice.
File and scan documents for criminal, civil, traffic, small claims, family, probate, juvenile, and paternity matters.
Index new case filings and documents; docket court entries and judgments; conduct record searches; and maintain electronic court files.
Provide phone customer service and accurately perform data entry.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.