Deputy Clerk of Court - Civil/Small Claims

Deputy Clerk of Court

Civil/Small Claims 

Oneida County is accepting applications to fill a Deputy Clerk of Court – Civil/Small Claims position in the Oneida County Clerk of Circuit Court Office. 

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: This position performs a variety of routine accounting, clerical and administrative duties in keeping official court records, and providing support to the Circuit Court Branches. Upon successful completion of training and education, this employee will have specialized knowledge related to civil proceedings, including small claims, and an understanding of the Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP).   Excellent training provided.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Qualified candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting and bookkeeping or one year post high school education in those areas or one year work experience in a law, accounting, or business office setting.   

The ideal candidate will have good computer skills with experience in Microsoft office systems and knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, terminology, and equipment.  Candidate should also have the ability to maintain accurate and complete records, ability to apply and research Wisconsin statutes and knowledge of court practices. Working effectively with others (including the public), maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to multi-task and cope in stressful situations are a must.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:  Starting 2025 hourly rate of $22.96 to $23.62 plus excellent benefit package, including Wisconsin Retirement System benefits, affordable health, dental and vision insurance and a PTO (Paid Time Off) package with the ability to carry unused PTO into future years. 

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE:  Position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with half-hour unpaid lunch.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete job description and required Oneida County application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov under the Employment tab.  Completed application and any resume or transcripts should be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to KLPayne@oneidacountywi.gov.  Please call 715-369-6299 with questions or to obtain a paper application. 

Deadline to apply is Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.