Court Clerk

Waupaca County; Wisconsin; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Waupaca County Clerk of Courts is seeking a detail‑oriented clerical clerk to assist in the Circuit Courts office. The role involves updating CCAP records, handling public inquiries, and processing filings and payments with accuracy.

Responsibilities include drafting court calendars, updating dockets, and coordinating jury duty tasks. Strong computer skills, confidentiality, and customer service are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized office practice coursework preferred.
• Experience in an office setting with typing, filing, accounting/bookkeeping, some legal experience and/or customer service preferred.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.

Responsabilités

• Update court files in CCAP; provide public assistance and information.
• Prepare court calendars and dockets; communicate with public and attorneys.
• Receipt of payments; manage mail and electronic payments daily.
• Handle jury duty functions, including summons and scheduling bailiffs.
• Update and transcribe records from minute sheets; maintain confidentiality.

Connaissances

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

CCAP system

Description du poste

SALARY RANGE$20.65 - $21.86 startingWORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILSAs 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.CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONBENEFITSWaupaca County's group insurance plan and other benefit policies comprise a package that is competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees. This summary is intended to give only a brief overview or definitive source of information.Positions that have a schedule of sixty or more hours in a two week pay period qualify for the following benefits: