Associate Deputy Clerk

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Office of the Clerk for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time Associate Deputy Clerk in Madison, Wisconsin. The role supports case processing, filing reviews, and appellate procedures, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service.

Starting January 11, 2027, the position offers competitive salary and benefits. Remote work may be discussed, but in-state office reporting is typical.

Formación

• Work history with progressively responsible office support and record keeping duties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle simple financial duties while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Assist a Deputy Clerk with case processing and maintenance and support appellate procedures.

Conocimientos

Record keeping

Word processing

Data entry

Public contact

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Educación

Associate's degree or paralegal degree/certificate

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

The Office of the Clerk for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Associate Deputy Clerk. If you have experience filing and processing legal documents, are customer service driven, and are detail oriented, we encourage you to apply. This position is available starting January 11, 2027.

The Clerk's Office accepts documents for filing and is the repository for all documents filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. It is responsible for Publication Clerk duties.

Position Summary

LOCATION: Madison, WI. Certain positions with this Department may allow remote work for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic may be discussed in the interview process. The position is headquartered in Wisconsin and selected candidates may be expected to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice. Employees residing outside the state of Wisconsin are not eligible for full-time remote work.

SALARY: $56,430 to $60,881 annually with a State of Wisconsin benefits package. Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Clerk of an assigned district with case processing and case maintenance. 2) Review initial court filings, and set up and monitor case proceedings in an automated recordkeeping system. 3) Ensure compliance with applicable statutes and court rules, and rectify deficiencies when identified. 4) Respond to inquiries on case-related issues and provide assistance with appellate procedures. 5) Provide backup assistance to the Deputy Clerks and other staff members.

Qualifications

Required: 1) A work record that includes increasingly responsible office support experience with significant record keeping duties, word processing, data entry, public contact and discreet handling of confidential information. 2) Excellent oral and written communication skills. 3) Ability to understand and handle simple financial duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality.

Preferred: 4) Knowledge of legal terminology and format for legal citations. 5) Experience with court practices and appellate procedures. 6) Associate's degree or paralegal degree/certificate.

Special Requirements

• Employment will require a criminal background check. 2) The Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Upon request, all prospective employees can obtain a copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.