Deputy Court Clerk (Romeo)

Macomb County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

No monthly premium for employee single

Job summary

Macomb County Government seeks a Deputy Court Clerk (Romeo) to handle civil, criminal and traffic paperwork, update files, and assist the public. You will enter cases into CMS, prepare reports, and support attorneys and officers with court procedures.

The role requires basic data entry, typing, and strong organizational skills; full-time hours start at 8:00am, with benefits including health coverage from day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Process paperwork for civil, criminal and traffic court cases.
• Enter new cases into the Court Management System (CMS).
• Provide information on court matters to attorneys, law enforcement, and the public.
• Enter data and retrieve information from records and forms.
• Type letters, reports, forms and other correspondence.
• Operate standard office equipment and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMS (Court Management System)

JIS (Judicial Information System)

Job description

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As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

Classification Title

Deputy Court Clerk (Romeo)

Salary

$41,328.19 - $53,454.55

Department

District Court Romeo

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt. Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

Employment Relationship

Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am.

General Summary

Under direction, performs a variety of complex and specialized clerical tasks. Processes paperwork for civil, criminal and/or traffic court cases. Updates and maintains files, records, and reports. Provides assistance and information on Court matters as appropriate.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Processes necessary paperwork for civil, criminal and traffic court cases, open case files, reviews files for court action.
• Receives new cases filed with the Court and enters into the Court Management System (CMS).
• Provides assistance and information on Court matters and procedures to attorneys, law enforcement officers and members of the public as appropriate.
• Enters data and retrieves information on records and forms.
• Types a variety of letters, reports, forms and other correspondence.
• Updates and maintains files, records and reports.
• Receives incoming telephone calls, answers questions appropriate to skill level, and relays messages to appropriate individuals.
• Makes duplicate copies of reports and/or information. Files and/or routes them to proper persons, departments.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, scanners, facsimile machines, copiers, calculators and adding machines.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development Test (GED) equivalent
• One (1) year of clerical experience

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience in a court, legal or government setting
• Additional college credits from an accredited college or university or business school training

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Legal terminology and court procedures
• State Court Administrator Office (SCAO) requirements and guidelines
• Court rules, forms and order of processing
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Judicial Information System (JIS)

Skill In

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships and customer service
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability To

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
• Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
• 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
• 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.

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.

Demand

• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
• 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 involves manual digging : N/S
• Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
• 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 (covered by the items below):
  • 10 pounds
  • 11-24 pounds: O
  • 25-34 pounds: N/S
  • 35-50 pounds: N/S
  • 51-74 pounds: N/S
  • 75-99 pounds: N/S
  • Over 100 pounds: N/S
• Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S
• 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: F/C
• 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.