MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK I

• Attend all sessions of court, prepare and maintain case records.
• Enter information related to outcome of courtroom proceedings, findings, orders, and decisions into computer system.
• Schedule court proceedings.
• Maintain a balanced court calendar.
• Administer Oath to witnesses.
• Record the presence of witnesses / interpreters and other attendees.
• Schedule and follow up referrals to court-related agencies.
• Provide driving records from the Department of Transportation for Court information.
• Provide information from Criminal Justice Information System to the Court on defendant incarceration status.
• Print and furnish defendants with conviction status report, dockets and case status summaries.
• Print commitment orders for defendants ordered incarcerated at the Criminal Justice Facility.
• Secure interpreter services by notifying the Court Interpreter or Administrative Payroll Clerk of scheduled hearings.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1.  Three (3) years of clerical experience, which includes at least two (2) years in a law office or court.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be also considered.

• Knowledge of current court operations and administrative policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes and City of Milwaukee Ordinances as they relate to Municipal Court operations.
• Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage to accurately record outcomes of court room proceedings, findings, orders and decisions.
• Skill in using word processing applications.
• Ability to create letters, memos, and reports using MS Word.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court staff, attorneys, alternative justice program staff, and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze work-related situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain composure and work accurately in high pressure situations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time using repetitive, negligible force frequently to reach for and move objects such as paper, files, stamps.
• Ability to remain focused on details.
• Ability to type at a minimum of 45 words per minute.
• Ability to learn new computer programs/software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with interactions and court documents.

SALARY (PG 6NN): The current starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $45,013 annually. The non-resident starting salary is $43,909 annually.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

The examination will be held as soon as practical after Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.