Hybrid Court Records & Appeals Associate Deputy Clerk

Wisconsin Court System / Wisconsin Supreme Court; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Court System is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Associate Deputy Clerk in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves processing and filing legal documents, updating case records, and providing clerical support within the Clerk’s Office.

The position offers opportunities for remote work portions where applicable. Ideal candidates will have strong proofreading, data entry, and communication skills, plus experience with confidential records and basic financial duties.

Qualifications

• A work record that includes increasingly responsible office support experience with significant record keeping duties, word processing, data entry, public contact and discreet handling of confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and handle simple financial duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and format for legal citations.
• Experience with court practices and appellate procedures.
• Associate’s degree or paralegal degree/certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Clerk of an assigned district with case processing and case maintenance.
• Review initial court filings, and set up and monitor case proceedings in an automated recordkeeping system.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutes and court rules, and rectify deficiencies when identified.
• Respond to inquiries on case-related issues and provide assistance with appellate procedures.
• Provide backup assistance to the Deputy Clerks and other staff members.

Skills

Office support

Record keeping

Data entry

Public contact

Confidential handling

Oral and written communication

Financial duties

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal degree/certificate

Job description

The Wisconsin Court System is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Associate Deputy Clerk in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves processing and filing legal documents, updating case records, and providing clerical support within the Clerk’s Office.

The position offers opportunities for remote work portions where applicable. Ideal candidates will have strong proofreading, data entry, and communication skills, plus experience with confidential records and basic financial duties.