Judicial Court Commissioner

Milwaukee County Courts Judicial Court Commissioner Annual Salary $99,091.20 - $148,636.80 Closing Date: June 03, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions Job Summary: Judicial Court Commissioners (JCC) preside over Criminal, Juvenile Delinquency and Chips cases, A JCC is assigned to each of the 10 calendars and handles the daily docket of cases each day. JCCs handle the initial appearances and preliminary hearings in criminal cases. The JCC's preside over the all small claims cases, traffic cases and CHIPS cases. If a case is contested, then the case is set before the Judge. Job Duties JCC's hear criminal, civil and juvenile cases on a daily bases and make judicial determinations which can end in resolving many cases (small claims, traffic, juvenile/CHIPS); JCC's preside over the beginning of criminal cases and make bail determinations, probable cause determinations, and preside over preliminary hearings Minimum Qualification/Education: Wisconsin Resident Law Degree Member of the State of Wisconsin Bar Association and in good standings. Experience Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in criminal law or civil law. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The Judicial Court Commissioners cover all of the courts except family court and probate court (Family and Probate courts have their own commissioners and they do not cover criminal, small claims, juvenile or traffic court). Skilled in analyzing and appraising facts, evidence and applying legal principles with the capacity to provide reliable and sound legal counsel. The ability to work effectively and harmoniously with judges, court administrators, staff members, attorneys, litigants, and the general public. NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated resume and cover letter outlining experience. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION