What are the responsibilities and job description for the COURT CLERK/DISTRICT COURT - HOURLY position at Muskegon County, MI?
- Note: Employees in these positions will be scheduled for not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Court Administrator, prepares and processes case documentation for misdemeanor and felony violations of the Michigan Criminal Code, general civil cases, small claims, landlord/tenant cases, garnishments, and/or civil infractions. Performs case flow management functions in substantive and procedural compliance with the Michigan Court Rules. Processes and ensures proper case flow for civil, criminal and traffic matters before the Court.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Possess an Associate’s Degree from an accredited university, college; and have a minimum of one year full-time clerical experience; or be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED) and have a minimum of three (3) years of customer service experience; or prior successful work experience in the District Court.
2. In order to maintain employment, must become LEIN certified within 90 days of hiring;
Preferred but Not required
1. Clerical experience in a court or law firm setting preferred.
2. Knowledge of Judicial Information Systems (JIS), Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), and Microsoft Office Suite desired.
3. Ability to obtain Court Electronic Operator certification, strongly desired.
NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class generally works within the offices of the District Court.
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