City of Kenosha, WI
Municipal Court Clerical Intern
City of Kenosha, WI, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, 53142
Salary:
$16.21 - $20.69 Hourly Location :
Kenosha, WI Job Type:
Internship - Paid Job Number:
20250000921 Department:
Municipal Court Opening Date:
09/24/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
General Overview of Position Kenosha Municipal Court Office is seeking a seasonal Clerical Intern. Under the general direction of the Municipal Judge and Chief Clerk, this position provides general office support to the Municipal Court Office. Duties include a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This position requires a high-level of public contact requiring professional communication skills, superior customer service, confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, decision-making with the ability to prioritize, and multi-tasking skills. This recruitment is open to all qualified individuals and may establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill any other such openings in this classification which occur within the next 12 months. This position is non-represented. Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Greets customers and visitors at the counter, provides information and direction, receipts payments, sets up payment plans, accepts and files documents received from parties and answers phone calls. Balances the daily cash drawer and processes the department's daily deposits. Prepares files for court hearings, records outcomes of hearings and issues subsequent notices to all parties, transmits information to relevant third parties, and returns files upon completion. Receives and responds to open records requests. Processes incoming mail. Assists with filing citations and paperwork. Attends various court hearings and trials when needed. Performs any other work related duties assigned by the Municipal Court Judge or the Chief Clerk for the betterment of the court. NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.
Requirements Training & Experience:
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of business English and arithmetic. Knowledge of modern office terminology, methods, practices and procedures. Skill in the operation of office equipment. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Ability to maintain accurate court records and minutes. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, judges, attorneys, and the general public. Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially while also utilizing mature judgment and confidentiality. Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy. Ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures. Ability to develop, install and communicate clerical procedures from general instructions. Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress. Physical Requirements:
Task involves some physical effort, i.e. some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 lbs); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment. Task may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard. Environmental Requirements:
Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Sensory Requirements:
Task requires sound perception and discrimination. Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.
Method of Selection
Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the City Policy and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City of Kenosha. CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.
Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the with questions.
Wages The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.
Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.
Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the currentfor more information.
Direct Deposit Payroll is made by for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).
Pension Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account.
The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 13.1%.
The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.
Life
Insurance Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
FICA Alternative Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security. 01
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$16.21 - $20.69 Hourly Location :
Kenosha, WI Job Type:
Internship - Paid Job Number:
20250000921 Department:
Municipal Court Opening Date:
09/24/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
General Overview of Position Kenosha Municipal Court Office is seeking a seasonal Clerical Intern. Under the general direction of the Municipal Judge and Chief Clerk, this position provides general office support to the Municipal Court Office. Duties include a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This position requires a high-level of public contact requiring professional communication skills, superior customer service, confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, decision-making with the ability to prioritize, and multi-tasking skills. This recruitment is open to all qualified individuals and may establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill any other such openings in this classification which occur within the next 12 months. This position is non-represented. Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Greets customers and visitors at the counter, provides information and direction, receipts payments, sets up payment plans, accepts and files documents received from parties and answers phone calls. Balances the daily cash drawer and processes the department's daily deposits. Prepares files for court hearings, records outcomes of hearings and issues subsequent notices to all parties, transmits information to relevant third parties, and returns files upon completion. Receives and responds to open records requests. Processes incoming mail. Assists with filing citations and paperwork. Attends various court hearings and trials when needed. Performs any other work related duties assigned by the Municipal Court Judge or the Chief Clerk for the betterment of the court. NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.
Requirements Training & Experience:
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of business English and arithmetic. Knowledge of modern office terminology, methods, practices and procedures. Skill in the operation of office equipment. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Ability to maintain accurate court records and minutes. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, judges, attorneys, and the general public. Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially while also utilizing mature judgment and confidentiality. Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy. Ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures. Ability to develop, install and communicate clerical procedures from general instructions. Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress. Physical Requirements:
Task involves some physical effort, i.e. some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 lbs); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment. Task may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard. Environmental Requirements:
Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Sensory Requirements:
Task requires sound perception and discrimination. Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.
Method of Selection
Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their education, training and experience. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the City Policy and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The City of Kenosha reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City of Kenosha. CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.
Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the with questions.
Wages The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.
Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.
Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the currentfor more information.
Direct Deposit Payroll is made by for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).
Pension Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account.
The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 13.1%.
The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.
Life
Insurance Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
FICA Alternative Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security. 01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Yes No
Required Question