Deputy Court Clerk

County-of-Kenosha; Kenosha (WI); In loco; USD 31.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wisconsin Retirement System

Tuition Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Kenosha County is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Court Clerk to support the Circuit Court with clerical duties, case filing indexing, and payments processing. You will act as the main counter receptionist, handling customer inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.

The position emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to court procedures and timelines.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of office experience, preferably in a legal or government setting.
• Ability to learn court procedures and terminology; strong data entry skills.

Mansioni

• Serve as main counter receptionist for the Clerk of Circuit Court office.
• Handle cash, credit card, and online payments with accurate receipts.
• Index new case filings and docket court entries and judgments.
• Maintain electronic court files and ensure timely distribution of documents.
• Provide information to internal/external customers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with record requests and respond to routine inquiries.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Data entry

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Kenosha County is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and customer service focused person to join the Circuit Court staff as a Deputy Court Clerk. The selected candidate will join a team committed to continuous learning and supporting the fast-paced court operations of Kenosha County.

• Circuit Court will provide formal and informal training for this position, including software training on technologies, internal training on Circuit Court procedures, and mentoring in learning the requirements of the position.
• The selected candidate will enjoy a highly sought-after work/life balance with weekends and 12 County-recognized holidays off, along with a work schedule of Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!

2026 HIRING Range : $22.26 - $25.29 per hour

Position Summary and Job Duties

The Deputy Court Clerk provides clerical support for the operations of the court, working under the direction of the Clerk of Circuit Court and assigned supervisor. This position serves as the main counter receptionist for the Clerk of Circuit Court office. Deputy Court Clerks must provide outstanding customer service during stressful situations; be able to manage workload and meet statutory timelines; have impeccable attention to detail in all assigned work; be comfortable interacting with members of the public, judges, attorneys, and executive level management on a daily basis. Additional duties include indexing of new case filings, receipting of cash, credit card and online payments, docketing of court entries and judgments, and record searches.

Deputy Court Clerks are expected to learn all functions of the position, which include but are not limited to: proper cash handling and receipting processes, timely and accurate filing and scanning documents to criminal, civil, traffic, small claims, family, probate, juvenile, and paternity matters; providing excellent phone customer service; correctly completing data entry duties; learning and applying legal terminology; indexing documents; following general office and clerical processes; maintaining electronic court files; and preparing record responses.

• Ensures all court documents are prepared accurately and distributed on a timely basis
• Ensures proper application of payment information to case filings
• Adheres to standard cash handling duties
• Adheres to Model Court Recordkeeping procedures in maintenance of court files
• Provides information to internal and external customers regarding court record information
• Acts as receptionist for main customer service desk and provides back-up to civil deputy court clerks
• Serves as liaison to other departments, law enforcement, litigants, service providers, and other involved parties
• Prepares responses to record requests
• Distributes court calendars
• Explains court procedures, processes, rules, and requirements without providing legal advice
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Success Factors

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and documents and information used in court proceedings
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to perform basic math functions with the use of technology
• Ability to balance cash drawer
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
• Ability to handle multiple procedural processes simultaneously
• Ability to provide quality customer service and remain professional and courteous at all times
• Ability to work independently to follow schedules and meet deadlines
• Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidential information, including personal identifying information and information contained in court records and proceedings
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, calculator, scanner, telephone, and fax machine
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum two years of work experience in an office environment, preferably in a legal court, financial, or corrections setting
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to become and maintain a Notary Public in Wisconsin
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• This position requires long periods of standing, up to 8 hours per shift

Selection Process

• Application Review - Qualifying
• Oral Interview - Qualifying
• Background Check - Qualifying
• Drug Screen - Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is NE7 (Min. $22.26 – Max. $28.32).

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Notary Public

Equal Opportunity Employer
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