What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUDICIAL AIDE position at Kalamazoo County Government?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to coordinate and support a Circuit Court Judge by ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of various complex functions, duties, and assignments. Manages all cases to ensure compliance with case flow management guidelines mandated by the Michigan Supreme Court. Ensures the efficient flow of court proceedings by recording and participating in ensuring that the judge is briefed and that space is available and ready for proceeding. Maintains court logs, facilitates video hearings, and reviews cases to identify documents and logistics needed for hearts. May compose and distribute reports and judgments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
VETERANS are encouraged to apply. Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
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County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid leave, and much more. Available supplemental dental and vision. Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
All candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment and a resume. Application materials may be submitted online.
The purpose of this job is to coordinate and support a Circuit Court Judge by ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of various complex functions, duties, and assignments. Manages all cases to ensure compliance with case flow management guidelines mandated by the Michigan Supreme Court. Ensures the efficient flow of court proceedings by recording and participating in ensuring that the judge is briefed and that space is available and ready for proceeding. Maintains court logs, facilitates video hearings, and reviews cases to identify documents and logistics needed for hearts. May compose and distribute reports and judgments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages cases assigned to a specific court, including out-of-county cases assigned by the State Court Administrator's Office; generates and reviews reports; organizes caseload; maintains and secures confidential reports; briefs judge before hearings or signing of court orders.
- Manages courtroom activities; records participates in, and supervises court proceedings; participates in the jury selection process and receiving and recording verdicts; gathers attorneys/parties for hearings; arranges for appropriate security to be in place, as needed.
- Compiles reports or necessary documents of court activities for cases; monitors courtroom recording equipment; maintains court logs; facilitates video (Zoom) hearings to accommodate jails, correctional facilities, attorneys, probation agents, defendants, and witnesses.
- Reviews cases and determines what documents are necessary for upcoming hearings; composes and distributes court orders, event summary reports, and judgments of sentence after those hearings.
- Updates the court's electronic case management system and ensures the database accurately reflects case status.
- Serves as a liaison between the judge and members of the criminal justice community, attorneys, litigants, and the public; maintains court and personal calendars; schedules meetings; maintains office supplies.
- Perform related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of court or related field experience
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
VETERANS are encouraged to apply. Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
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County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid leave, and much more. Available supplemental dental and vision. Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
All candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment and a resume. Application materials may be submitted online.
Pay Scale-106
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : CCA-OPERATIONS
Job Family : SPECIALIST EXEMPT
Posting Start : 02/24/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Details : BENEFITS INFORMATION
MINIMUM SALARY: $46,384.00
Salary : $46,384
