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Court Services Clerk

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Summary

This position is located in the Milwaukee Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court. Court Services Clerks perform a variety of support services for the court. They serve as an initial contact in the Clerk's Office for the general public, litigants, and attorneys, and, as such, perform customer service, cashier duties, and provide procedural information.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/25/2026 to 03/18/2026
Salary
$51,621 to - $83,940 per year
Pay scale & grade
CL 25
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Milwaukee, WI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. May be eligible for hybrid schedule once fully trained.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
26
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-03
Control number
858868600

Duties

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  • Assign case numbers, open cases in the case management system, and docket initial case opening events. Maintain timely and accurate filing of documents.
  • Retrieve files, scan documents, make copies of records, and certify documents.
  • Provide frontline customer service at the Clerk's Office counter. Answer and route calls and assist the public in the use of computerized databases. Provide basic procedural information to the public, the bar, and the court.
  • Review and scan incoming mail.
  • Inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register, balance cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents.
  • Receive and file incoming documents and assist with the maintenance of court files.
  • Assist with the scheduling of court reporters and interpreters for court proceedings.
  • Assist with Attorney Admission procedures.
  • Assist with juror check-in and orientation.
  • Perform case management duties, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all documents and proceedings in the court's automated electronic filing system (CM/ECF).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
  • The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
  • Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer [EFT] for payroll deposit.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in progressively responsible administrative, technical or professional positions, preferably in a court or legal setting. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skill in written and oral communications, including the writing, editing, and proofreading of documents. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, court rules, policies, and procedures.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a variety of individuals and agencies. Skill in administrative matters: file maintenance, record keeping, and reporting. Bachelor's degree preferred.

The ideal applicant will possess the following: outstanding customer service skills, ability to prioritize, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, ability to show initiative and accountability, flexibility, and willingness to work harmoniously with others in a team-based organization. The applicant must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced atmosphere dealing with numerous and diverse legal issues.

Education

At a minimum, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; however, a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Additional information

Employees of the United States District Court are "at will" employees and are not included in the Government's Civil Service Classification.

The United States District Court is an EqualOpportunity Employer

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Application packets will be reviewed by the hiring manager and HR. Those best meeting qualifications listed in the job announcement will be interviewed.

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