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    Judicial Court Clerk - Mount Clemens, United States - Macomb County, MI

    Macomb County, MI
    Macomb County, MI Mount Clemens, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
    Judicial Court Clerk


    SALARY:
    $46, $60,380.89


    DEPARTMENT:
    County Clerk


    Opening Date:
    05/09/2024


    Closing Date:
    05/22/2024 12:00 a.m.


    FLSA STATUS:
    Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement


    EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
    Just cause subject to probationary period


    GENERAL SUMMARY:
    Under direction, works directly with judges, attorneys, probation officers, Friend of the Court, and the public. The classification may be assigned to multiple courtrooms or a single courtroom.


    When assigned to a courtroom, prepares judge's daily docket; administers the docket in the courtroom; enters the results of hearings into the court's computerized case management system.

    When assigned to the general Court Section, performs the duties of Senior Office Assistant such as processing documents received from counter customers, electronic customers,mail and fax filers.


    As the official record keeper of all Court events and rulings, receives, processes and maintains documents filed inaccordance with Michigan Court Rules; creates an accurate register of actions of all events relied upon by various local,state and federal governmental agencies such as the Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan State Police, MacombCounty Prosecuting Attorney, Macomb County Sheriff, and Friend of the Court.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


    Receives, reviews, posts, processes, certifies, and forwards legal pleadings, documents, and correspondence from attorneys, unrepresented parties, and other departments ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.

    Organizes and maintains paper and electronic records and files of court proceedings.

    Prepares judge's weekly docket by gathering and preparing files and flagging the docket in advance with relevant codes.


    Checks all parties into cases on the docket, manages the flow of cases called, and ensures the efficient operation of the courtroom.

    Administers oaths to witnesses and foreign language translators.

    Provides judge and attorneys with juror lists and jury box seating charts; draws and swears in jurors.


    Enters the results of hearings into the court's computerized case management system using both memorized codes and free text, processes documents filed in the courtroom, and schedules subsequent court events by coordinating the schedules of the court, parties, and attorneys.


    Translates judge's oral orders into writing for unrepresented litigants, reviews orders drafted by attorneys for consistency with the judge's rulings, and enters orders into the court case management system.

    Acts on behalf of the judge when copying true orders.


    Responds to inquiries from the public regarding court proceedings, appearances, hearing dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, and other related court matters.

    Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

    Performs related duties as assigned.


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required Education and Experience:

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent
    • Two (2) years of related work experience processing civil, criminal and/or domestic cases in a court or legal setting
    Required Licenses or Certifications


    • Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license, operable automobile, and insurance
    • Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) certification within four (4) months of employment
    Preferred Education and Experience


    • Civil, criminal and/or domestic case processing experience in a court setting
    • Experience with CourtView, OnBase, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google G Suite
    • Post-secondary degree or certificate in a law-related field

    COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

    Knowledge of:

    • Court terminology, court records, documents, and procedures
    • Microsoft Windows, word processing and spreadsheet programs, and other computer software applications
    • Modern office procedures and methods
    • Various and specialty-designated data processing/computer systems and applications for office administration across many departments in the County
    General clerical/administrative support and secretarial processes common to office administration

    Manual and electronic filing and record-keeping procedures and retention schedules

    A variety of programs' eligibility, enrollment, and verification policies and practices


    Skill in:

    • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
    • Providing customer service to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person
    • Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
    • Performing somewhat complex mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
    • Organization and time management
    • Operating personal computers with current versions of office efficiency software and applications
    • Performing data entry to multiple types of database applications for registration, enrollment, service provision, billing, inventory, and statistical review and reporting
    Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments


    Ability to:

    • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers with tact and courtesy
    • Courteously respond to concerns of citizens, attorneys and employees while simultaneously handling multiple duties and managing disruptions
    • Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
    • Lead and train staff and coworkers
    Learn new policies, practices and procedures

    Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance

    Handle, process and account for large sums of cash/money

    Understand and follow complex registration, eligibility and enrollment guidelines

    • Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
    • Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
    • Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
    • Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
    • Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
    • Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
    • Work independently

    WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:


    The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

    Work Environment

    Office or similar indoor environment:
    F/C


    Outdoor environment:
    N/S

    Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S


    Construction site:
    N/S


    Confined space:
    N/S

    Exposures

    Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

    Individuals with known violent backgrounds:
    O

    Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

    Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S


    Communicable diseases:
    N/S


    Moving mechanical parts:
    N/S


    Fumes or airborne particles:
    N/S

    Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

    Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S


    Blood Borne Pathogens:
    N/S


    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.

    N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously


    Demand:
    Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

    Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): N/S

    Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

    Crawling (moving about on hands and knees)


    Inspecting in confined spaces:
    N/S


    Digging:
    N/S

    Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

    Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

    Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

    Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e.

    , keyboard operating, writing):
    F/C

    Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O

    Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

    Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

    Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

    Standing in an upright position without movement: O

    Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

    Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S


    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS:
    Complies with P.A.

    390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.


    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

    Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

    Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

    Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

    The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

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