** Employment Opportunity **
ONEIDA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT (RHINELANDER, WI)
Job Title: Judicial Clerkship (In Person Position)
Employment Type: Full Time
Description: This is a shared time position between Vilas County (33%) and Oneida County (66%). Purpose of the position is to conduct legal research and write opinions and memoranda. This position requires a one-year employment contract.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.
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Performs legal research and opinion-writing on motions for summary judgment, suppression motions and administrative agency appeals.
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Performs mediation services as directed by one of the judges, including but not limited to, small claim cases involving pro se litigants.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of how to research problems arising under state laws and municipal ordinances. Knowledge of civil procedure, criminal procedure, and rules of evidence. Knowledge and appreciation of the need to maintain confidences, being discreet and professional in all oral and written communications. Ability to analyze, assess and organize facts, evidence and precedents and effectively present such material orally and in writing. Proficiency and experience with Westlaw online services.
Education and/or Experience:
Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the WI Bar, or be pending admission.
Desired Skills & Expertise: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of how to research problems arising under state laws and municipal ordinances. Knowledge of civil procedure, criminal procedure, and rules of evidence. Knowledge and appreciation of the need to maintain confidences, being discreet and professional in all oral and written communications. Ability to analyze, assess and organize facts, evidence and precedents and effectively present such material orally and in writing. Proficiency and experience with Westlaw online services.
Job Function: Legal
Job Location: Rhinelander, WI and Eagle River, WI
Degree Level: Doctorate (JD)
Compensation: $54,600.00 plus benefits
Additional Documents:
Cover Letter (required)
Writing Sample (required)
How Candidates Apply: Through an external site or ATS
Apply by sending Cover Letter, Resume and Writing Sample via regular mail to:
Oneida County Circuit Court
Attention: Jean Meyer
PO Box 400
Rhinelander, WI 54501
or by e-mail to:
jean.meyer@wicourts.gov
Job Poster:
Oneida County Circuit Court
Jean Meyer, Judicial Assistant, Branch 1
PO Box 400
1 South Oneida
Rhinelander, WI 54501