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WAUSHARA COUNTY Deputy Clerk of Court in WAUTOMA, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Looking for a meaningful career opportunity? Waushara County is currently accepting applications for a Deputy Clerk of Court. This position is a clerical/legal position under the supervision of the Clerk of Courts. Performs a variety of complex legal and clerical duties as described in the Wisconsin Statutes in accordance with State Laws and County regulations. Appointed by the Clerk of Court and approved by the judge per Wis. Stats. 59.35(1). An oath of office is taken and filed every four years. Wage is \$20.85-\$22.12/hr. (starting wage based on relevant experience) with benefits. Requires Associate degree in secretarial science, legal secretary or administrative assistant. One to three years experience in the legal field, knowledge of legal terminology and understanding of court procedures, computer word processing experience, clerical and accounting skills. Online application and position descriptions available at www.co.waushara.wi.us. Printed applications may be requested from the Human Resources office: Administration, PO Box 300, Wautoma, WI 54982. Positions will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations under ADA. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Work with the public and numerous agencies. 2. Setup, maintain and close court files. 3. Daily court work of clerking and filing. 4. Data entry of court documents on CCAP and other systems. 5. Files, records, prepares and distributes correspondence and legal documents pursuant to established standards and procedures as assigned. 6. Communicate with customers of the clerk\'s office by answering the phone, assisting people at the counter, responding to requests and distributing forms. 7. Certifies case documents. 8. Performs searches of case information for customers. 9. Properly enters and maintains electronic court records on the Circuit Court Automation Program (CCAP) according to established procedures and standards. 10. Clerks and logs minutes of court hearings as assigned by supervisor. 11. Properly collects and receipts fines, costs, assessments, forfeitures and other appropriate fees. 12. Prepares daily court calendars from CCAP. Ensures files are complete and ready for court as assigned. 13. Goes to the Post Office and properly process outgoing and incoming mail as assigned. 14. Maintains jury records, questionnaires, summonses, correspondence and juror payments as assigned. 15. Calendars and gives notice to parties regarding matters for the court. 16. Serves as a backup to other clerk of court staff. 17. Perform other duties as may be required or assigned. 18. Regular attendance and punctuality is required. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One to three years experience in the legal field, knowledge of legal terminology and understanding of court procedures, computer word processing experience, clerical and accounting skills. Experience with handling of money. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Online application and position descriptions available at www.co.waushara.wi.us. Printed applications may be requested from the Human Resources office: Administration, PO Box 300, Wautoma, WI 54982. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations under ADA.

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