Court Clerk Specialist - Records & Payments

Livingston County; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a retirement plan

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision

HSA with employer match

Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation

Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Livingston County is seeking a Deputy Circuit Court Clerk to assist the public and attorneys, process court filings, maintain records, and handle payments. The role supports enforcement of receivables and keeps detailed documentation across electronic and physical files.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus experience, notary and LEIN certification, and strong bookkeeping and communication skills. This is a full-time county role with comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of progressively more responsible experience in office techniques.
• The County may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Certified cash handler (may obtain through this job).
• Notary Public certification.
• LEIN certified.
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and practices.
• Ability to acquire a good working knowledge of civil, criminal, and domestic courts, documentation, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of office procedures, file setup and maintenance, Math and bookkeeping principles, and application and administrative support techniques.
• Strong skills in proofreading, arithmetic, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the customer service desk and phone; assists customers regarding court filings, payments, records, and procedures.
• Maintains court record files including transcripts, exhibits, pleadings and documents; performs record validation and manages electronic and non-electronic formats.
• Processes filings and orders; enters information into the database and maintains files.
• Files pleadings and maintains case files; pulls daily judicial dockets.
• Issues and signs writs, defaults, and subpoenas.
• Receipts payments and maintains case management system.
• Performs background checks and related collection duties.
• Dockets reports, notices, and objections; prepares files for hearings and storage.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Notary

Communication

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

LEIN certified

Notary Public certification

Tools

Court management system

Document imaging software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Livingston County is seeking a Deputy Circuit Court Clerk to assist the public and attorneys, process court filings, maintain records, and handle payments. The role supports enforcement of receivables and keeps detailed documentation across electronic and physical files.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus experience, notary and LEIN certification, and strong bookkeeping and communication skills. This is a full-time county role with comprehensive benefits and growth potential.