What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Court Clerk position at 43rd District Court - Hazel Park?
AVAILABLE POSITION: Deputy Clerk – Union Position
SALARY RANGE: $41,772.43 at hire; increase at 6 months, then annually. Comprehensive fringe benefits.
WORK SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Open, until filled
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Court Administrator and Clerk Supervisor, performs intermediate-level clerical work of some complexity and variety requiring independent judgment and decision-making based on knowledge of probation, criminal, and traffic case processing.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Open, update, and close case files, and prepare case folders, and file folders in various locations.
- Record and maintain detailed case information in the case management system (JIS).
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
- Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing.
- Ability to back-up other Deputy Clerks.
- Schedule hearings and appearances according to established procedures.
- Send notices, prepare, and cancel bench warrants, and suspend driver licenses as authorized.
- Process and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail.
- Provide customer service to the public at the counter and by telephone.
- Receipting cash and credit card payments.
- Work in the courtroom recording hearings on JAVS and running Zoom.
- Communication with law enforcement agencies and other courts.
- Maintain confidential information acquired in the course of employment with the Court.
- Other duties as assigned by the judge, court administrator, or clerk supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs.
- Previous court experience is highly desired.
- Knowledge of Judicial Information System (JIS) preferred.
EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Possession of a high school diploma is a minimum requirement.
- Training in customer service techniques is desired.
- Minimum one year’s experience in a court, law office, or legal department preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES (minimum requirements)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Operator’s License.
- May also be required to become certified as a Certified Electronic Operator.
- Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable.
Employees must meet the minimum requirements, and conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Email cover letter, and resume to Jen Koperniak, Court Administrator, jkoperniak@hazelpark43rdcourt.com
PLEASE NOTE: Employment is contingent upon the passage of a criminal record check for all new hires. Applicant must have no serious misdemeanor, assaultive, or felony convictions. New employees must successfully complete a six-month probationary period.
THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41,772.43 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,772