What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk of Court position at Sawyer County; WI?
Deputy Clerk of Court
Civil/Small Claims and Probate
Sawyer County has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Deputy Clerk in the Clerk of Courts Office! This deputized position provides complex support for the court system under the provisions of Wisconsin State Statute 59.40. Under the direction of the Clerk of Court or Chief Deputy, this position performs various duties requiring skilled clerical record-keeping computer and public contact work. Considerable judgment is required in screening calls answering questions of the public prioritizing work and adapting to changes in procedure. Knowledge of all duties performed by others within the Clerk of Court office to provide backup is required.
High School diploma or equivalent with one to two years of related office experience and/or legal experience. An Associate Degree in office administration or a related field is preferred but not required.
Competitive wage and benefit package includes health insurance Wisconsin Retirement System life insurance sick vacation and holiday pay. This is a 40 hour per week position with a beginning wage of $21.08/hour.
Complete position description and application form may be obtained from the Sawyer County website at www.sawyercountygov.org at the Sawyer County Human Resources Department in the Courthouse at 10610 Main Street Suite 23 Hayward WI 54843 and may be submitted electronically through the County website or returned to the Human Resources Department.
Position open until filled applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Sawyer County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
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Job Description
TITLE: Deputy Clerk of Court
DEPARTMENT: Clerk of Court
SUPERVISOR: Clerk of Court
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This deputized position provides complex support for the court system under the provisions of Wisconsin State Statute 59.40. Under the direction of the Clerk of Court or Chief Deputy this position performs a variety of duties which require skilled clerical record keeping computer and public contact work. The position requires skills in court procedures including jury management and keeping minutes in court. Considerable judgment is required in screening calls answering questions of the public prioritizing work and adapting to changes in procedure. Knowledge of all duties performed by others within the Clerk of Court office to provide backup is required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Entry docketing disposition and scheduling of cases. Court clerking. Scanning files. Case and exhibit disposition. Prepare any necessary reports. Immediately docket and satisfy judgments/liens. Prepare files for appeal within deadlines specified by Statutes. A variety of clerical duties including answering the phone taking messages and referring calls; receipting monies; filing small claims and divorces etc.; preparing bonds restraining orders payment plans and wage assignments; and providing general information. Backup all divisions of the court: civil criminal traffic ordinance family paternity and small claims. Provide back-up fiscal accounting/bookkeeping functions as needed. Respond professionally to public contact and job responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: High School diploma or equivalent with one to two years of related office experience and/or legal experience. An Associate Degree in office administration paralegal or a related field is preferred. Working knowledge of the court system. Must possess strong computer skills; be able to work independently; communicate clearly concisely and tactfully; accurately perform work within strict time limits; maintain a high level of confidentiality discretion and integrity; establish and maintain effective working relationship with government officials staff legal community and the general public; and ability to apply laws policies regulations and procedures. Must be available if necessary to clerk Court proceedings which extend beyond the normal working hours. The person in this position must be able to interact with the public. Work is mostly sedentary in a typical office setting. Work involves contact with persons who may be angry abusive or threatening. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order for an individual to perform all the functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be offered to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
CLOSING STATEMENT: This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating responsibilities duties and skills of the position. The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the County and employee and is subject to change by the County as the needs of the County and the requirements of the position change.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT CATEGORY: Non-exempt
Salary : $21
