Jury Bailiff - Clerk of Courts (Hours as Needed)
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Walworth County is hiring a Jury Bailiff - Clerk of Courts (Hours as Needed). The Jury Bailiff supports courtroom operations by maintaining secure juror handling, coordinating juror activities, and fostering positive relationships with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public, while adhering to strict procedural guidelines and emphasizing county safety and risk management.
Key focus areas include Setup courtroom, Check-in jurors, and Keep jurors assembled and guide them through court.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and 0-6 Months Relevant Prior Experience. Important skills include Working Relationship With Judges, Working Relationship With Court Personnel, Working Relationship With Attorneys, Working Relationship With Jurors, Working Relationship With The Public, and Keep Jurors Secure.
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Jury Bailiff - Clerk of Courts (Hours as Needed)
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Jury Bailiff - Clerk of Courts (Hours as Needed)
Salary
$15.91 Hourly
Location
Elkhorn, WI
Job Type
Casual
Job Number
2026-00092
Department
Clerk of Courts
Opening Date
07/17/2026
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Description
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Benefits
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This is not a Law Enforcement/Security Role
**Please note: this is a casual position. There are no set hours. Flexible availability is ideal. **
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a good working relationship with judges, court personnel, attorneys, jurors and the public and is bound by rigid guidelines to keep all jurors secure for trials.
SCHEDULE
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hours Per Shift: Varies
Shifts Per Pay Period: Varies
Position FTE: 0.0 Casual
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Setup courtroom.
Check-in jurors.
Keep jurors assembled & guide them through court
Be the liaison between the courtroom work group and the jurors
Coordinating daily juror activities
Maintain a good working relationship with the judges, court personnel, jurors and the public.
Knowledge of courtroom procedures.
Keep jurors secure and handle all their needs.
Ensure courtroom proceedings are followed as to not cause a mistrial.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
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.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and zero to six months of relevant prior experience. Proven experience in legal terminology.
Interactions & Communication
Responds to others' requests for basic and general information
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided to others for decision making.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, the complexity of this job is low and challenges are relatively minimal.
Tools and Equipment Used
Typewriter Telephone
Copy Machine FAX Machine
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
M - Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers
BARGAINING UNIT: Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers
DATE: April 25, 2017
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Hourly.
VACATION: Not eligible.
SICK LEAVE: Not eligible.
HOLIDAYS: Not eligible.
INSURANCE:
Health Insurance: Not eligible.
Dental Insurance: Not eligible.
Life Insurance: Not eligible.
LTD Insurance: Not eligible.
Vision Insurance: Not eligible.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. If an employee works 1200 hours, is employed for at least one year, and is not under 20 attending high school full-time. The employee will be expected to pay the employee portion. Walworth County will pay employer required contributions pursuant to state law.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
Employer
Walworth County
Address
P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Phone
262-741-7950
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