Deputy Clerk I -Friend of the Court

Deputy Clerk I

Friend of the Court

The Isabella County Trial Court has an opening for a Deputy Clerk I in the Friend of the Court Office. The ideal candidate will have a passion for attention to detail and team play, great customer service and strong computer skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are this person, please submit a resume and cover letter to the Court Administrator at kcurtiss@isabellacounty.org.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs a variety of clerical tasks to assist in processing Friend of the Court cases.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· One to two years of court experience; accounting and data entry experience preferred

· Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

· MiCSES computer system and applicable computer software packages.

· Court processes and court orders.

· Departmental policies and procedures.

· Laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

· Trial Court software systems

Skill in:

· Effective written and verbal communication.

· Customer service.

· Applying provisions of court orders regarding placement.

· Balancing financials.

· Attention to detail.

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

· Understanding and following written and oral instructions.

· Using common office equipment, including computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

· Verifying documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.

· Preparing required reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.30 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16