District Clerk

Truest, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Truest, Inc. is seeking a District Clerk in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin. The role involves processing filings, supporting courtroom activities, and managing records. Candidates must be comfortable with formality and possess patience in dealing with attorneys and the public.

The position requires court-clerk certifications and offers a competitive salary range of $35,000 to $113,000, with a median pay around $54,000.

Qualifications

• Comfort with formality and patience with attorneys and the public.
• Steady judgment under procedural deadlines.
• Court‐clerk certifications and state‐specific training required.

Responsibilities

• Process filings and manage docket integrity.
• Provide courtroom support during hearings.
• Handle counter service for attorneys and the public.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Court‐clerk certifications

State‐specific training

Job description

The case file — physical jacket and electronic record — is the artifact at the center of district court operations, with the clerk's office processing filings, scheduling support, jury management, and records that the court depends on. The role mixes counter service for attorneys and the public, courtroom support during hearings, and the back‑office records work between.

Filings processed and docket integrity are the operating measures.

Variance across district courts is real: in Texas, the District Clerk is an elected position with substantial authority; in other states the equivalent role is appointed and embedded in the trial‑court administrative office. Civil, criminal, family, and juvenile dockets each carry their own filing rules and procedural rhythms.

What this work asks of you is comfort with formality, patience with attorneys and the public, and steady judgment under procedural deadlines. Court‑clerk certifications and state‑specific training anchor advancement. The trade‑off is the political dimension in elected positions and the procedural strictness that court work demands in any jurisdiction.

Skills & Requirements

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Speaking
• Active Learning
• Complex Problem Solving

Education & Certifications

Court‑clerk certifications and state‑specific training anchor advancement.

Salary Range

The salary range for a District Clerk is approximately $35,000 to $113,000 nationally, with a median pay of about $54,000.