Fiscal & legal assistant

This position supports the department’s administrative, fiscal and clerical needs by performing complex clerical and specific accounting work including, but not limited to, working with spreadsheets and databases (including troubleshooting and assisting/training Children and Youth staff in the utilization of various programs), numerical calculating and data entry using 10-key, keyboarding to prepare court documents, reports and correspondence, electronic filling of court documents, preparation and maintenance of required contract documentation, using machines proficiently, filing and record maintenance, interacting with the public in person and on the telephone, and preparing and maintaining contracts. The work requires a high level of accuracy as well as independent decision making and supports all divisions within the department. This position is under the direct supervision of the Children and Youth Manager and the general supervision of the Health & Human Services Director.

This is a full-time (37 ½ hours per week), regular, non-exempt position with a starting hourly wage of $24.35 (Grade 6) and full benefit package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with a 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, and quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement reimbursement perk. Dental/vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Comp, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available.

Minimum Qualifications for this position are:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Four years’ previous clerical, administrative or secretarial experience preferred
• Knowledge of computer database management and word processing programs preferred
• Two years of recent spreadsheet experience (MS Excel preferred)
• At least two years’ previous experience in performing accounting responsibilities
• At least one year of work experience with switchboard/receptionist duties and working with the public
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle insured to county-required limits

The selection process for this position may include an employment history evaluation, a personal interview, a pre-employment physical, including a drug screening, and a Wisconsin Department of Justice caregiver background check.

PLEASE NOTE: A Price County Application Form must be fully completed and received, along with a resume, by the application deadline to be considered for this position. Application materials are available from and may be submitted to the following:

• In person or by mail from the Price County Human Resources Office, Price County Courthouse, 126 Cherry Street, Room 105, Phillips, WI 54555
• By phone at (715)339-5131 – Please leave a message with spelling of name and address.
• By email at hroffice@pricecounty.wi.gov
• Online at www.co.price.wi.us
• By fax (715) 339-6434

Completed application and resume must be received by the Price County Human Resources Office no later than October 30, 2026, to be considered for this position. Price County is an equal opportunity employer.