Register in Probate
Do you have prior legal experience working in a law office and/or court system? Are you seeking a change? The Portage County Circuit Court team is hiring a full-time Register in Probate!
Compensation range: $57,989 – $70,047 / yr
What are the primary job responsibilities?
Advises the public, clerical staff and attorneys in the preparation of documents required for probate proceedings, guardianships, mental and alcohol commitments, trusts, conservatorships, adoptions, termination of parental rights and a wide range of other legal matters; processes and indexes related legal documents.
Prepares for and conducts informal probate hearings; attends formal probate court and Watts review proceedings and records minutes.
Collects fees prescribed in Section 814.66.
Establishes office procedures and policies.
Sets guidelines and dates for Personal Representatives to follow in informal proceedings.
Makes decisions regarding the admission of wills and appointments of Personal Representatives.
Performs case management procedures to ensure that cases move through the system in a timely manner; issues orders for hearing in delinquent matters.
Enters court documents on the court record and in a designated computer file for probate and guardianship matters; sets up and maintains related files.
Audits guardian and conservator annual accounts for appropriateness of expenditures, correctness of form, and to verify assets.
Supervises the Senior Deputy Register in Probate and Deputy Register in Probate.
Assists Circuit Court Judges in supervision of Judicial Assistants and is responsible for approval of Judicial Assistants payroll.
Schedules hearings, appoints adversary counsel, guardians ad litem and physicians for court evaluations.
Performs all work independently with minimal direction from circuit court Judges.
What are the minimum qualifications?
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree in Legal, Business, Public Administration or related field highly preferred.
Five years of legal experience in a law office or court system which includes probate related work. Work with juvenile and guardianship law highly preferred.
Experience clerking in court preferred.
Any combination of education and/or experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package for permanent employees working at least 20 hours/week, 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 6.90%!
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
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/
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