Court Clerk I — Judicial Support & Case Management

St. Croix County; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix County is seeking a Court Clerk I to provide confidential legal support for the Circuit Court system.

You will assist judges, attorneys, and the public with forms and court rules, manage case files, prepare documents, and maintain records in accordance with retention policies. The role requires a paralegal/legal support/clerical Associate degree and at least three years of clerical experience, plus strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a paralegal, legal support, clerical, administrative assistant or related field and at least three years of clerical work experience.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Prev. work experience in a law enforcement or legal setting preferred.
• Prev. bookkeeping/accounting experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist judges, public, attorneys and agencies with forms, filings and rules.
• Manage daily court file processes and computer records under Clerk of Court supervision.
• Prepare cases for appeals; notify attorneys before submission to higher courts.
• Provide court room support: mark exhibits, swear witnesses, schedule hearings and read bonds.
• Enter judgments, orders and liens; docket and route documents per requirements.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure retention policies are followed.
• Draft letters and court orders and prepare legal documents including restraining orders and name changes.
• Open new cases and manage records timelines; provide copies or notarize documents as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical experience

Typing 55 wpm

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Education

Associate degree in paralegal/legal support/clerical/administrative

Job description

St. Croix County is seeking a Court Clerk I to provide confidential legal support for the Circuit Court system.

You will assist judges, attorneys, and the public with forms and court rules, manage case files, prepare documents, and maintain records in accordance with retention policies. The role requires a paralegal/legal support/clerical Associate degree and at least three years of clerical experience, plus strong customer service and organizational skills.