JOB REQUIREMENTS: Organize and maintain Judge\'s calendar, files, and

Records. Work With Court In Drafting Legal Documents Including

opinions, correspondence, decisions, reports, dispositions,

memoranda\'s, agendas, jury instructions, orders, and notices. Manage

Court Calendar including: scheduling of court hearings, trials,

conferences, legal appointments, meetings and activities of the Judge;

hold scheduling conferences with attorneys and prepare scheduling

orders. Generate legal notices for scheduled hearings with appropriate

appearance instructions. Appoint Counsel or Guardian Ad Litems upon

approval of the Petition for Appointment of an Attorney and ensures

completion of a Wage Assignment if so ordered. Post court calendar daily

and update weekly calendar. When required, contact attorneys and/or

parties concerning court date appointments, cancellations, and status of

scheduled hearings. When required, contact institutions (Prisons, Jails,

and/or Mental Health Facilities) to arrange video/phone appearances for

inmates. Answer the office telephone, provide information, and direct

inquiries to the proper offices and departments. Work cooperatively with

other Judicial Assistants to ensure administrative consistency across

all judicial policies and procedures. Greet visitors. Process all

incoming and outgoing mail. Initiate and maintain procedures on computer

network using Microsoft Office software. Maintain all legal resources

used by the Judge. Requisition office supplies; manage budget for

Branch; enter expenses and attorney billing into county computer system.

Coordinate with Facilities Department for Branch and Courtroom. Prepare

and submit payroll and travel reimbursement requests. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of legal experience,

education or exposure preferred. Prior experience working in a public

facing role or customer service capacity highly desired. Familiarity

with software including case-management or database software, as well as

Microsoft products required. Any combination of education and/or

Experience Which Provides The Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

to perform these job duties. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens

Point, WI 54481 Deadline- \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Apply Online:

www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an

application mailed to you.

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