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PORTAGE COUNTY Deputy Clerk of Courts in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain court calendar for cases and schedules; entering court record events and scanning all documents into the WI Court System Circuit Court Access program (CCAP). Send notices of pending court actions and dates of trial hearings to attorneys and interested parties. Keeping accurate and up-to-date court case files; court calendars; court dates; adjournments; preparing court orders; filing documents as needed and keeping parties and related parties informed; performing daily scanning to keep court files up-to-date; close out case files and handle post judgment paperwork. Attend and clerk court hearings by keeping an accurate record of all court proceedings as defined at Wis. Stat. 59.40 (2)(b). Works with members of the public in a respectful and helpful manner, handling a variety of complex legal paperwork and understanding the appropriate procedural posture of that paperwork. Performs clerical duties; prepare case folders, labels and forms. Assists the public in preparing documents for wide variety of court cases, such as occupational licenses, civil injunctions, alcohol assessments, probation questionnaires, family law and other civil action as well and other necessary documents. Receipts cash, check or credit card payments at the front counter and also remotely at one\'s desk. Handling money and performing day-end cash drawer procedure on a daily basis. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of two semesters course work from an accredited vocational, college or technical school in Legal, Business, Public Administration or related field. Two years of related work experience in the legal field or interpreting and applying state statutes and Federal laws preferred. Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.