Court Clerk | LEIN-Certified Scheduling & Records

Kent County, Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kent County 63rd District Court is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Court Clerk to support the day-to-day clerical functions of the Court. This role handles file processing, scheduling, and responding to inquiries from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, law enforcement, and other parties involved in court matters.

The successful candidate will acquire and maintain LEIN certification and may perform LEIN operator duties including warrants processing, and prepare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with post-secondary training in legal or court procedures or two years of paraprofessional experience in a legal environment.
• Keyboarding speed of 50 wpm, with no more than five errors.
• Working knowledge of office protocols and procedures, including typing, filing, maintaining office records, and operating a variety of office equipment.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and professionally interact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Processing new and existing files and scheduling hearings and other matters.
• Receiving and responding to requests from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, law enforcement agencies, other jurisdictions, and other interested or involved parties for information and assistance.
• Acquire and maintain LEIN certification and perform LEIN operator duties (e.g., preparing and processing bench warrants and entry of warrants via the case management system).
• Prepare and submit case disposition and abstract records for submission to the Secretary of State.
• Fill in for other Court staff as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in legal/court procedures

Paraprofessional experience in legal environment

Tools

LEIN case management system

Office equipment operation

Job description

The Kent County 63rd District Court is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Court Clerk to support the day-to-day clerical functions of the Court. This role handles file processing, scheduling, and responding to inquiries from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, law enforcement, and other parties involved in court matters.

The successful candidate will acquire and maintain LEIN certification and may perform LEIN operator duties including warrants processing, and prepare