Court Clerk: Precise Records & Public Service

Getactivewoodcounty; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation and Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Incentive Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Wood County invites applications for a Court Clerk to maintain court records, minutes, andrelated filings from case initiation to disposition. You will assist judges, administer oaths, and prepare orders and warrants for review, while helping the public and colleagues with information and records.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to learn in-house court software, with a need to multitask in a fast-paced environment and adhere to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a legal/management certificate.
• Minimum 1 year legal experience or 3 years legal experience.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm and basic computer proficiency.
• Attention to detail, strong organization, and confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and use in-house court software and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of court events and filings from initiation through disposition.
• Prepare and organize electronic files and assist judge with critical issues.
• Take complete minutes of court proceedings and record appearances, rights advisement, motions, witnesses, and orders.
• Administer oaths to witnesses, interpreters, jurors, and bailiffs.
• Prepare court orders, judgments, warrants and other documents for review and signature.
• Assist the public with information, records, and directions; support co-workers.
• Follow safety policies and embody Wood County core values and conduct.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Independent work

Basic math reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Legal/Management certificate

Job description

Wood County invites applications for a Court Clerk to maintain court records, minutes, andrelated filings from case initiation to disposition. You will assist judges, administer oaths, and prepare orders and warrants for review, while helping the public and colleagues with information and records.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to learn in-house court software, with a need to multitask in a fast-paced environment and adhere to safety policies.