Court Clerk II: Streamlined Casework & Public Service

36th District Court; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The 36th District Court in Detroit, MI seeks a Clerk 2 to handle a variety of clerical tasks related to court cases, filings, routing, and public inquiries. The role is full-time and part of AFSCME Local 3308 bargaining unit, with duties spanning document processing, case management, phone handling, and customer service.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of clerical experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; two years of education beyond high school preferred.
• Minimum of one year of clerical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills for contact with the public and court personnel.
• Proficient data entry and word processing; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Computer skills to use case information software, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with the Court’s Judicial Information System (JIS) preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process documents related to judgments, appeals, and other court actions.
• Answer and direct phone inquiries; provide courteous information to the public.
• Audit and balance cash-related reports when in Traffic/Criminal Division.
• Manage case flow by ensuring timely delivery of files to courtrooms.
• Maintain filing systems, confidentiality, and security of records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data entry

Word processing

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of education beyond high school preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIS

Case management software

Job description

The 36th District Court in Detroit, MI seeks a Clerk 2 to handle a variety of clerical tasks related to court cases, filings, routing, and public inquiries. The role is full-time and part of AFSCME Local 3308 bargaining unit, with duties spanning document processing, case management, phone handling, and customer service.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of clerical experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.