Court Clerk

Applications are now being accepted for a Full-time Court Clerk position with the Lincoln County Clerk of Court's Office.

To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application form. Applications are accepted until position is filled.

Who We Are:

Lincoln County will preserve the unique characteristics and resources that make it an exceptional place to live, work, and play; we will work together, holding ourselves and each other accountable, to weave the fabric of community and provide opportunity to our citizens.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Court Clerk to join our team. The Court Clerk plays a vital role in the judicial process by managing court records, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring that all court proceedings run smoothly. This position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Court Clerk is responsible for assisting the Clerk of Court with maintaining and processing court records and for coordinating the flow of office documents, work, and information between court related departments/agencies, branches, outside agencies and the public. Performs duties which can involve independent judgment and initiative within policy guidelines established by the Clerk of Court and under the supervision of the Clerk of Court. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Clerk of Court and/or Chief Deputy.

• Processes records for traffic, criminal, civil, small claims, family and paternity case files, including entering of case, docketing and monitoring case activity on the state automated system. Prepare and organize electronic files for court activity.
• Coordinates and schedules all case types for appropriate hearings to adhere to case processing guidelines and timelines as set by State statute.
• Drafts orders, judgments, warrants and other documents for Judiciary review and signature. Prepares cases for further collection and tax intercept.
• Signs orders, judgments and subpoenas where appropriate.
• Records (typed and audio) minutes of courtroom activities.
• Swears in witnesses, jurors and bailiffs for court testimony.
• Processes appeals in accordance with statutory time frames.
• Processes substitution of judges, judicial transfers and assignments.
• Collects and receipts funds to appropriate case and accounts into automated systems and manual files.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as assigned.

Required Work Experienced/Essential Skills Required to Perform Position/Duties

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the necessary functions of the job:

• Requires a minimum of two years previous experience in a legal type system/role including exposure to legal terminology, court procedures and processes or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn fundamentals of the Clerk of Courts including its services, legal terminology, and general court rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn State Statutes, Court Rules and functions, and operating procedures as it relates to all case types.
• Basic fundamentals of record keeping and office administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of statutory time frames and deadlines in processing and monitoring of cases.
• Considerable attention to detail, precision, accuracy and timelines in performing duties and assigned tasks.
• Basic business skills, including math, balancing cash drawer, computer, various office equipment, and the ability to learn and manage specialized databases applications and court system software.

WAGE:

This full-time position has a starting hourly wage of $19.24.

All full-time employees are eligible for Lincoln County benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, LTD, vacation, generous sick leave, 10 paid Holidays per year and Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!

Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19