What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Division Referee FT position at Vets Hired?
Description of Work
The Family Division Referee conducts juvenile delinquency, neglect and abuse, and domestic hearings and is responsible for drafting the recommended court orders after those hearings.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; AND
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan.
Preferred but Not Required :
Physical Conditions / Work Location
Physical Activities :
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary or light physical work activities, occasionally lifting objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Environmental Conditions :
The Family Division Referee generally works in a courtroom or judicial office setting.
Additional Information
Evaluation Content :
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test conducted by an appointed physician before the first day of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon the results of these examinations.
Applicants may also be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature of the position. Employment is contingent upon the results of this check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment is considered permanent.
Applicant Review Procedure
Applicants are entitled to a review of any determination or action taken regarding their employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Department.
Purpose
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list to fill present and future vacancies in this classification. For each opening, the Department Head selects candidates who meet the required minimum qualifications. This list remains in effect for three (3) months unless extended or exhausted.
