Family Court Commissioner
Portage County is looking to hire a part-time Family Court Commissioner. This position is 30 hours per week and is eligible for benefits!
Summary of Position:
The Family Court Commissioner (FCC), as part of the Portage County Circuit Court – Family Court, will provide Portage County residents and the Court with family court services as outlined in state statute.
FCC will provide judicial offerings and hearings in divorce actions, post-judgment divorce actions, paternity cases, compel support actions, domestic abuse cases, harassment cases, mediation, and public information.
FCC will provide accurate procedural information and perform the essential functions of his/her job proficiently so as to ensure responsiveness, availability, and efficiency to Portage County residents needing the services of the FCC.
This incumbent is on call, 24/7 every six weeks for a week to review warrantless arrests over the weekend and to sign warrants.
Family Court Commissioner also presides over Truancy Court; Monday Intake Court as needed; and covers Chapter 51 Probable Cause Hearings; Chapter 48 Temporary Physical Custody Hearings; Chapter 55 Emergency Protective Placements Hearings for the Courts as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school; Membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin in good standing, and have been licensed to practice law, in any state, for a minimum of three years immediately before appointment
Five years of public or private law practice preferably involving family law; managerial experience is preferred, but not required.
For a full position description, email HR at: HR@co.portage.wi.gov
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package, which includes the following;
Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.80%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
TO APPLY: https://www.co.portage.wi.us/
Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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