JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Portage County Circuit Court has a full-time Judicial Assistant position open! This position provides assistance to the Judge in all aspects of office operations and court calendar management. What are the primary job duties? 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, cancelations, 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: Minimum of two (2) years legal office experience Prior legal training and exposure is required ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Deadline- 4:30 pm on May 29th, 2024 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.us Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you. A completed Portage County employment application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on May 29th to be considered for this position.