Court Clerk

County of Waupaca; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Waupaca seeks a Clerk of Courts Clerk to perform routine semiskilled clerical duties in the Clerk of Circuit Courts office, assisting the public and other agencies. Supervision comes from the Clerk of Circuit Courts or Chief Deputy Clerk of Circuit Courts.

This role requires typing at least 40 wpm, attention to detail, and strong computer skills. Prior office, accounting and customer service experience are preferred; some legal familiarity is a bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in an office setting with typing, filing and basic accounting is preferred.
• Some legal experience or customer service background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update court files in the CCAP system.
• Provide public service including receipts, filing, signature/cash bond prep and information.
• Prepare court calendars and dockets for intake calendars.
• Communicate daily with the public and attorneys by phone and at the counter.
• Process all incoming payments by mail and electronic systems.
• Handle jury duty functions including summons and scheduling bailiffs.
• Handle incoming record requests and update files as needed.
• Transcribe and enter court orders from Deputy minutes with accuracy.
• Perform routing clerical duties and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Public/customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCAP system

Computers

Job description

Salary Range

$20.65 - $21.86 starting

Work Assignment Details

As a function of the Waupaca County Clerk of Courts Department, this position provides a variety of routine semiskilled clerical duties in the Clerk of Circuit Courts office working with the public and other agencies. This position works under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Circuit Courts and/or Chief Deputy Clerk of Circuit Courts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs daily duties associated with updating the court files on the Circuit Court Automation Project (CCAP) system.
• Provides customer service to the public, which includes but is not limited to receipting monies, filing new actions, signature/cash bond preparation and execution, reception of filed documents, and providing general information as needed.
• Prepare court calendars.
• Update and prepare dockets for the intake calendars.
• Communicate daily with the public and attorneys over the phone and at the counter.
• Receipts all incoming payments that come in the mail and through the electronic system daily.
• Handles all jury duty functions, including summons, scheduling bailiffs etc.
• Handles all incoming record requests.
• Update manual and computerized files, transcribe, and enter court orders/findings from Deputy’s minute sheets with accuracy.
• Performs routing clerical duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Circuit Courts and/or Chief Deputy Clerk of Circuit Courts.

Peripheral Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to fellow Court Clerk’s and Deputy’s.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized course work in office practices are preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in an office setting with skills in typing, filing, accounting, bookkeeping, some legal experience is preferred, and/or customer service is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability and skill with attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Benefits

• Waupaca County's group insurance plan and other benefit policies comprise a package that is competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees.
• Positions that have a schedule of sixty or more hours in a two week pay period qualify for the following benefits:

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