Clerical Assistant DA Public Relations

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Clerical Assistant DA Public Relations

Houry Pay Rate $15.91 - $23.87

Closing Date: July 30, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the CDDA-Chief Deputy District Attorney, the clerical assistant is responsible for updating social media and assisting with tracking community events. Under direction of their manager, this position provides information and assistance to the public and system partners.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend community events with CDDA or Community Prosecutors, keep notes regarding community questions, and what occurred at meetings.
• Maintain District Attorney Social Media accounts.
• Under direction of the District Attorney or CDDA help to track media requests and submit responses
• Understanding office procedures, help to edit and review public notices.
• Responsible for notifying assigned attorneys and advocates of changes in case status, motions, or any problems that may affect a case presentation. Prepare and mail summons to defendants. Prepare and mail victim and witness notification letters.
• Locate and provide information to citizens, DA attorneys, law enforcement officers, court personnel, staff members, probation and parole agents and defense attorneys.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Current Wisconsin resident
• At least one (1) year of office clerical support experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word

Please Note: This position is eligible to telework at 20%, subject to manager approval and the needs of the department.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Able to manage a large volume of work quickly and accurately under pressure and keep legible and accurate records.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships and adapt to assignment changes.
• Customer contact with employees or others primarily at a routine level involving basic information exchange. Working with distressed and sometimes emotional individuals in person and over the phone.
• Information exchange with peers and others outside the organization involving explanation of information and the gathering of factual information, which may include communication of sensitive or confidential nature.
• Gather information, answer queries, and/or ask for assistance. Read, write and comprehend simple instructions. Type reports, short correspondence and memos.
• Knowledge of all general office equipment computers, copiers, fax machines and multi-line phones.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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