Clerk of Courts

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 2, 2024

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
To plan, direct, and supervise record keeping for Winnebago County Circuit Courts as defined in Wisconsin Statutes (Chapters 59 and 814) and County ordinances, and to provide administrative support for the Court system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans and implements the manual and automated maintenance policies and procedures for Circuit Court records, documents, files and exhibits, for civil, criminal, traffic, family, small claims, citations, and forfeiture cases.

2. Prepares and administers the annual budget, prepares the annual report of actual costs to the Director of State Courts, prepares the annual jury evaluation to the District Court Administrator, and coordinates all activities relating to the operations of the Office.

3. Organizes, distributes, and delegates work to subordinates fairly and impartially. Provides clear and appropriate direction to employees. Provides training and coaching to subordinates. Ensures that staff has the resources and flexibility to perform, improve, and learn in their jobs. Keeps open communication with subordinates, listens to them, and provides feedback. Positively motivates, mentors, and leads employees. Provides appropriate and timely performance evaluations for all subordinates.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:
1. Meet Wisconsin statutory requirement for County Elected Officials which include that an eligible elector be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older, and a resident in the election district or ward.
2. Receive majority of votes cast during election.

Other:
This position is being appointed per Wisconsin Statute 17.21(4m) for the residual term of office through January 4, 2027. If the appointed candidate wants to remain in the position past this date, they will need to run for election in 2026 for the new term beginning January 5, 2027. Candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony in any court within the United States for which they have not been pardoned.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with a complete work and salary history to:

Jon J. Bellows
District Court Administrator
Fourth Judicial District
201 Main St., Ste. 103
Menasha, WI 54952

Or

Via email: Jon.Bellows@wicourts.gov

https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities

Deadline Note: