Judicial Court Commissioner

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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! Judicial Court Commissioner Annual Salary $99,091.20 - $148,636.80 Closing Date: June 03, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Requirements

Wisconsin Resident
Law Degree
Member of the State of Wisconsin Bar Association and in good standings.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in criminal law or civil law.
Skilled in analyzing and appraising facts, evidence and applying legal principles with the capacity to provide reliable and sound legal counsel.
The ability to work effectively and harmoniously with judges, court administrators, staff members, attorneys, litigants, and the general public.
Qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States.
Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency.

Nice To Haves

The Judicial Court Commissioners cover all of the courts except family court and probate court (Family and Probate courts have their own commissioners and they do not cover criminal, small claims, juvenile or traffic court).

Responsibilities

Preside over Criminal, Juvenile Delinquency and Chips cases.
Handle the daily docket of cases each day.
Handle the initial appearances and preliminary hearings in criminal cases.
Preside over all small claims cases, traffic cases and CHIPS cases.
Hear criminal, civil and juvenile cases on a daily basis and make judicial determinations which can end in resolving many cases (small claims, traffic, juvenile/CHIPS).
Preside over the beginning of criminal cases and make bail determinations, probable cause determinations, and preside over preliminary hearings.