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Posted : Sunday, June 16, 2024 02:20 PM

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County! CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER Kenosha County Circuit Court is looking for a Circuit Court Commissioner to ensure the efficient and orderly administration of justice in all areas of law over which they preside.
Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County! Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $102,508 - $122,034 annually Position Summary and Job Duties • Preside over court hearings and make decisions to ensure a just result • Review petitions for temporary restraining orders, preside over injunction and firearms surrender hearings and enter necessary orders • Review Family Court filings, preside over assigned hearings, and enter subsequent orders, up to and including final judgment • Conduct evidentiary hearings and review evidence in regard to family, criminal, and civil cases to determine legal decision • Review small claims filings and preside over hearings • Perform all duties regarding traffic and ordinance citations • Conduct hearings associated with any diversion or supplemental court programs as directed by the Board of Judges • Appropriately assign bond amounts in criminal proceedings • Review Circuit Court filings and record in electronic format • On-call schedule, including weekends and overnight, to review statements of law enforcement for probable cause determination of arrested individuals (Riverside Reviews), to review search warrants sought by law enforcement, and to answer on-call phone for issuance of blood draw warrants.
On-call schedule for each duty will vary.
• Oversee the Small Claims Court mediation project • Perform research on legal issues and provide opinions as directed by the Circuit Court judges • Perform administrative duties regarding documentation for federal reimbursement and litigant payment of GAL, mediation, out-of-home placement, and court-appointed attorney fees • Perform weddings on a scheduled basis • Participate in committee work of the court at the discretion of the judges • Perform other work as required or assigned Success Factors • Knowledge of the legal areas of Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, Family, Paternity, Contempt, Procedural, and Evidence and the surrounding issues • Computer literacy, including electronic file maintenance • Organizational skills • Skill in listening, oral and written communication • Knowledge of current court issues • Ability to learn and utilize computer database programs specific to the court system • Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and evidence to provide due process of law and a just outcome • Ability to preside over any type of hearing allowed by statute • Ability to research current legal issues and provide written opinion to the judiciary • Ability to organize the case load to maximize efficient handling of court docket, filing, and associated documents • Ability to summarize and provide legal opinions • Ability to be on call after hours • Ability to make legal decisions that have significant impact on individuals’ lives • Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times • Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience • Law degree from an accredited law school • Experience practicing in Criminal, Juvenile, Family, Civil, and/or Administrative law Licenses/Certifications • Admission to practice law in Wisconsin Benefits • Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Twelve Paid Holidays • Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance • Tuition Reimbursement Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently Selection Process • Application Review - Qualifying • Oral Interview - Qualifying • Background Check - Qualifying • Drug Screen - Qualifying If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
To learn more about the Circuit Court Office, please visit: https://www.
co.
kenosha.
wi.
us/118/Clerk-of-Courts Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer.
Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is E14 (Min.
$102,508 – Max.
$141,559) This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago.
To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.
visitkenosha.
com/ Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County! Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

• Phone : NA

• Location : 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI

• Post ID: 9150012833


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