Judicial Assistant: Court Scheduling & Legal Docs

Washington County; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin, is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support the Clerk of Circuit Court and Chief Deputy Clerk. Duties include updating court minutes, handling notices, and coordinating calendars for hearings and trials.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with legal experience or an associate degree in paralegal studies, plus at least two years of Microsoft Office experience. Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with five years of legal work experience, or an associate degree in a related field.
• Two years minimum experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Clerks in court, prepares court minutes, judgments of conviction, and other court orders.
• Types opinions, correspondence and decisions and prepares reports, dispositions, memoranda, agendas, and jury instructions.
• Prepares necessary court notices and related materials, and sends to appropriate parties.
• Manages calendar: hearings, trials, conferences, and appointments for the judge.
• Maintains court files, tracks cases under advisement, and ensures confidentiality.

Skills

Legal work experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin, is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support the Clerk of Circuit Court and Chief Deputy Clerk. Duties include updating court minutes, handling notices, and coordinating calendars for hearings and trials.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with legal experience or an associate degree in paralegal studies, plus at least two years of Microsoft Office experience. Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.