Court Clerk-Small Claims/Civil

Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including:

*Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

GENERAL FUNCTION
The Small Claims/Civil Clerk maintains an accurate record of court events and filings, a vital link between the public and the court system, and a vital link between the various offices of the court system. The Small Claims/Civil Clerk oversees the entire small claims and civil process from the filing of cases through the collection process after entry of judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Timely filing of approximately 1,500 to 2,500 cases per year. Includes assisting the public in pro se filing, explain the process and scheduling of return dates. Responsible for docketing, filing and distribution of all documentation pertaining to civil and small claims cases, whether pre-judgment or post-judgment proceedings in small claims, evictions, replevins, garnishment actions, wage earner plans and transcripts of judgments.
2. Obtain appropriate signatures when required on orders, schedule pre-judgment and post-judgment hearings and timely process all documentation which is forwarded for the Court Commissioner or Judge.
2. Conduct initial return dates in all small claims cases, determination of defaults, and schedule contested cases for further proceedings.
3. Accurate entry of judgments, dismissals and satisfactions. Attention to detail in the parties, amounts and costs must be paid.
4. Schedule and clerk all Court Commissioner small claims pre-trials and court trials, notify parties of future court dates and maintain a record of the proceedings which took place.
7. Backup to other desks (Court Clerks and Family/Paternity Clerk) as needed.
8. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.
9. Must be familiar with and exemplify the Wood County Core Values and serve with courtesy and respect in accordance with the Wood County Code of Conduct.

B. OTHER DUTIES
1. File and scan all documents.
2. Prepare and cancel warrants.
3. Assist all general public in a pleasant and professional manner.
4. Process Small Claims and Criminal exhibits for retention or disposal.
5. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate; or equivalent, with a legal or management certificate with one (1) year legal experience or three (3) years legal experience. Further requirements include typing skills of 50 wpm; working knowledge of computers (Word software) and the ability to learn and utilize in-house computer programs and any upgrades. Accuracy and attention to detail, as well as excellent organizational skills are a must. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the general public. Basic everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to read, write, add, and subtract is necessary for maintaining court documents and related matters.

Basic office equipment used: computer, scanner, telephone, copier / printer / FAX machine, typewriter, and calculator.