Union
Appointed
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
1 / 6 / 2025
Closed Date
01 / 27 / 2025
Location
McCree - Friend of the Court
Description
Annual Salary : $117,443
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Be a member of the State Bar of Michigan, in good standing;
- AND-
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in law.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
A minimum of five (5) years' legal experience in the area of domestic law.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Chief Judge of Circuit Court, is responsible for administering the Office of the Friend of the Court, to ensure the optimum implementation of the enforcement and administration of Circuit Court orders related to custody, parenting time and support; oversees the entire office by developing strategic plans to improve services and adopt office procedures to implement the Friend of the Court Act; works closely with the Presiding Judge, Family Division and the Family Division Administrator. The appointment of the Director of the Friend of the Court is made by the Chief Circuit Court Judge with the approval of the majority of the
Circuit, Probate and District Court judges in areas served by the Friend of the Court and is an at-will employee.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS :
Supervises subordinate staff, including, deputy directors, managers, attorneys, supervisors, caseworkers and clerical staff.Administers the office of the Friend of the Court.Participates in and / or directs and oversees decisions to hire, discipline, discharge, and promote employees.Develops, implements and monitors procedures for the ongoing review, supervision, investigation and enforcement of orders relating to children involved in domestic relations cases.Assumes responsibility for initiating and carrying out proceedings to enforce support, custody and visitation orders and judgments.Coordinates with local, state and federal agencies, elected officials and other courts, to provide exemplary services to the Family Division of the Circuit Court.Ensures maximum financial reimbursement to the County from the federal government by enforcing the collection of child support payments.Develops appropriations and staffing levels. Submits budgets as requested to the Chief Judge or their designee and the County Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO).Works in partnership with the leadership in the child support program at the state level to facilitate better enforcement and management of Genesee County child support cases.Coordinates large scale projects affecting the Friend of the Court and the Family Division of the Circuit Court.Performs special assignments as requested by the Circuit Court.Participates in public speaking engagements to explain the role of the Friend of the Court and domestic relations law and to promote good public relations.Monitors compliance with all necessary statutes, court rules, recommendations of the Friend of the Court Bureau and requirements of the IV-D Program.Approves policy and procedure changes as needed and recommended.Serves the public as necessary and assists staff with difficult legal and policy problems and situations.DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Michigan law requires that the Friend of the Court shall demonstrate experience or education in one or more of the following areas : human services, behavioral sciences, family law or administration.Thorough knowledge of Friend of the Court procedures and the IV-D Program.Thorough understanding of the workings of local agencies and programs, including the Circuit Court, Department of Health and Human Services and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.Thorough knowledge of procedures and requirements of domestic relations matters.Considerable ability to initiate, plan, develop, coordinate and implement the various programs of the Friend of the Court.Considerable ability to analyze, prepare and interpret complex legal, written and oral reports and recommendations.Considerable ability to cope with difficult and / or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with Michigan law and state and local policies.Considerable ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.Considerable ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships in high stress environments.Considerable ability to supervise effectively, including fostering cooperative working relationships among staff of many different levels.Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.KEEP UP-TO-DATE
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Salary : $117,443
