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.