Judicial Clerkship

Applications are now being accepted to fill a full-time Judicial Clerkship for the Oneida County Circuit Courts located in Rhinelander, WI and Vilas County Circuit Courts located in Eagle River, WI.

JOB SUMMARY

This is a shared time position that will work 50% of the time in Oneida County and 50% in Vilas County. Job duties for the position include conducting legal research, writing opinions and memoranda on motions for summary of judgement, suppression of motions and administrative agency appeals. Position also performs mediation services as directed by the judges, including but not limited to small claims cases involving pro se litigants.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Qualified applicants must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Wisconsin Bar Association or be pending admission. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of how to research problems arising under state laws and municipal ordinances, civil procedure, criminal procedure, and rules of evidence. Ideal applicants will also have knowledge and appreciation of the need to maintain confidences, being discreet and professional in all oral and written communications along with the 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 strongly preferred.

WAGES, BENEFITS AND WORK HOURS

The 2026 annual salary is $54,600 and includes affordable health, dental and vision insurance. This full time position is available immediately and offered under a one-year renewable employment contract. The start date is flexible based on the selected candidate’s availability.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample, which can be emailed to Patricia.Finlan@WICourts.gov or mailed to Oneida County Circuit Court, Attn: Patricia Finlan, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Position will remain posted until filled.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $54,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you admitted to the Wisconsin Bar Association or are actively pending admission?

Ability to Relocate:

• Rhinelander, WI 54501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,600