Circuit Court Commissioner

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

The Waukesha County Circuit Court is seeking one full-time Circuit Court Commissioner. The place of employment is the Waukesha County Courthouse. This position is an employee of Waukesha County, appointed by the Chief Judge and supervised by the Presiding Judge. The position requires presiding over all types of hearings handled by court commissioners pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, 757.68.

This is a challenging professional position for an individual who possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of circuit court legal proceedings; extensive knowledge of pertinent judicial procedures; skill in analyzing and appraising facts, evidence and applying legal principles; the capacity to manage full caseloads under time pressures; and, the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with judges, staff, attorneys, litigants, and the general public.

Salary range for a full-time position starts at $107,848 plus benefits. The anticipated start date is approximately June 22, 2026.

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with fully completing the online application.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Circuit Court Commissioner click here.

If curious about the comprehensive benefit package the County offers, click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
2. Three (3) years of work experience as a practicing attorney, with varied experience in civil, criminal, and family law preferred.

Waukesha County providesa comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.