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Deputy Court Clerk
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Job Description
Deputy Court Clerk | Kenosha County Circuit Court
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kenosha County Circuit Court, located in Kenosha, WI. The court is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to provide essential clerical support for its fast-paced operations. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate court records, processing payments, and ensuring the timely distribution of documents, directly contributing to the efficient functioning of the justice system in Kenosha County.
The TL;DR
• Role: Staff
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Kenosha, WI
• Team: Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Circuit Court and an assigned supervisor.
• Mission: Provides essential clerical support for the operations of the court, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely distribution of court documents.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
What You’ll Actually Do
• Process new case filings, payments, and judgments, ensuring all information is indexed and applied accurately.
• Maintain electronic and physical court files according to Model Court Recordkeeping procedures.
• Act as a primary point of contact, providing customer service and information to the public, judges, and attorneys.
• Prepare and distribute court documents, calendars, and responses to record requests on a timely basis.
• Perform data entry across a broad range of legal matters including criminal, civil, traffic, and family cases.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum two years of work experience in an office environment.
• Experience: Minimum two years of work experience in an office environment, preferably in a legal court, financial, or corrections setting.
• Skills: Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and court documents; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; ability to balance a cash drawer and perform basic math functions; strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide quality customer service; ability to maintain confidential information.
