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First Deputy – County Clerk Jobs in Hudson, WI at St. Croix County, WI
A Deputy Clerk I works under the direction of the Chief Deputy Clerk and Master. This position is responsible for a variety of simple to moderately complex clerical tasks associated with court proceedings and records, routinely coordinates records requests and assists with case management, filing, case reporting and electronic filing. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Timely and accurately assist the public with case inquiries, via walk-in and telephone;
Provide accurate and punctual information regarding statutory, court, and local ordinance relating to both Chancery, Circuit, and General Sessions procedures;
Based upon documents received: verify, timestamp, sort, and process;
Prepare and accurately maintain records, filings, processes for all briefs, motions, orders, opinions, judgments, and other documents filed for new and existing court cases;
Process court dockets;
Prompt preparation and issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and notices of hearings;
Accurately and timely receipts, reconcile all monies, which includes payments from both county and state agencies, by mail and in person;
Compile daily and monthly reports;
Answer telephones with a courteous demeanor;
Respond to emails promptly and professionally;
Receive and process mail;
Complete all assigned continuing education courses provided by the County;
Regularly cross train and support all Clerk & Master functions; and
Perform various other administrative, bookkeeping, and clerical duties as assigned.
It is mandatory for Deputy Clerk I to:
Maintain privacy and discretion, in and away from the office;
Speak and write using current rules of grammar, composition, and punctuation;
Mathematical prowess of basic computation skills;
Skillfully use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems, and computers for word processing, data entry, and accounting purposes;
Organize and communicate effectively;
Routinely use analytical skills to work independently;
Possess proficient knowledge of Clerk & Master policies and procedures; including legal terminology;
Propensity to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs;
Continuously maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; including, while being confronted with controversial situations; and
Bolster and sustain a positive, professional demeanor with citizens, colleagues, elected officials, judges, lawyers, attorneys, paralegals, and other agencies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
High school diploma;
Two (2) years of department experience preferred;
Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
Must be eligible to obtain a Tennessee Notary Public Licensure at County’s cost; and
Valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning.
BENEFITS
Exceptional full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
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Title: First Deputy – County Clerk
Company: St. Croix County, WI
Location: Hudson, WI
