Circuit Court Commissioner

JOB REQUIREMENTS: CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER Kenosha County Kenosha

County Circuit Court is looking for a Circuit Court Commissioner to

ensure the efficient and orderly administration of justice in all areas

of law over which they preside. This position offers competitive pay and

benefits under the Wisconsin Retirement System.Join our team and help

make a difference in Kenosha County! 2026 Hiring Range: \$104,558 -

\$124,475 Position Summary and Job Duties Preside on the bench in court

hearings and issue orders to ensure a just result. Restraining order

duties include review of petitions for temporary issuance and presiding

at hearings for injunctions and firearms surrender hearings. Review and

sign numerous documents including orders to show cause and motions in

family court, paternity court, and child support enforcement hearings.

Review marital settlement agreements and divorce findings of fact,

conclusions of law, and judgements in final divorce hearings. Conduct

evidentiary hearings for family, criminal and civil cases. Appropriately

assign bond amounts in criminal proceedings. On call on weekends and

after hours on a scheduled basis to review statements of law enforcement

officers who have arrested people for probable cause (Riverside Reviews

conducted on weekends at the Kenosha County Safety Building), to review

search warrants during outside of regular business hours when warrants

are sought by law enforcement (may occur on unscheduled on-call times),

and to handle requests made by law enforcement for warrants to draw

blood when an individual is arrested for operating a motor vehicle under

the influence. Review the affidavits for the warrant and sign it. On

call schedule for each reason will vary. Work with Circuit Court judges

and other commissioners and preside over hearings and dockets as needed.

Perform research on legal issues and provide opinions as directed by the

Circuit Court judges, or as required in the performance of rendering

decisions. Hear evidentiary hearings including but not limited to

restitution hearings, and review evidence prior to arriving at a

decision. Perform administrative duties regarding reimbursement from the

federal government in child support cases, payment of GAL fees,

mediation fees, out of home placements, and court appointed attorney

fees. Administer the Court sponsored mediation service in Small Claims

Court if necessary. Administer Family Court Commissioner duties on an

interim basis if necessary. Participate in committee work of the Court

at the direction of the judges. Perform other work as required or

assigned. Benefits Health, dental and vision insurance effective first

of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce

premium contribution through participation in a wellness program

Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off

Twelve Paid Holidays Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin

Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance Tuition

Reimbursement Pet Insurance Paid Volunteer Time Physical Demands The

physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of

this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The Position

involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 lbs. of force

occasionally, and up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. Selection Process:

Application Review - Qualifying. Oral Interview - Qualifying. Background

Check - Qualifying. Drug Screen - Qualifying. If you require

accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a

disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Clerk of Courts, please visit:

http://www.kenoshacounty.org/118/Clerk-of-Courts Applications must be

submitted no later than June 12, 026, at 12:00 p.m. (CST). Kenosha

County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer.Your

participation is required, which includes an employee contribution. The

pay grade for this position is E14 (Min. \$104,558 Max. \$144,390).

Kenosha County is located less than an hour away from Milwaukee and

Chicago along the shores of Lake Michigan. To see why Kenosha County is

a Great Place To Live, Work, And Play, Visit

https://www.visitkenosha.com Thank you for your interest in employment

with Kenosha County! \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Success Factors Knowledge of Criminal, Juvenile, Family, Paternity,

Contempt, Procedural, Evidence, Small Claims, and Civil Law and any

other area of law that the courts deal with. Knowledge of current Court

issues. Skill in computer literacy. Organizational skills. Skill in

listening, oral and written communication. Ability to learn, utilize and

become proficient with computer database programs specific to the court

system. Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and evidence to

provide due process of law and a just outcome. Ability to sit in any of

the separate Commissioner\'s hearings. Ability to research current legal

issues and provide written opinion to the judiciary. Ability to organize

the case load to provide adequate opportunity to complete all paperwork

in a timely fashion. Ability to summarize and provide legal opinions.

Ability to be on call during off duty hours. Ability to remain

professional and courteous at all times. Ability to make decisions with

significant impact on individuals\' lives. Admission to practice law in

Wisconsin, with a minimum of three years experience Experience

practicing in Criminal, Juvenile, Family, Civil, and/or Administrative

law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs