Judicial Assistant-42nd Circuit Court

County of Midland, Michigan; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Midland, Michigan is seeking an office manager to support the Circuit Court Judge and Trial Court Administrator. You will coordinate the Circuit Court office, schedule pre-trials, motions, hearings and trials, and ensure time requirements are met.

The role includes preparing correspondence and documents, screening callers, maintaining files, and providing backup for court reporters. A paralegal-related associate degree plus 2 years of experience is preferred, with a Michigan driver's

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or related field preferred.
• Two years of administrative support experience in a court or law office preferred.
• Strong proofreading and document-review skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule pre-trials, motions, show cause hearings and trials for the Judge.
• Prepare correspondence, notices, decisions and other documents.
• Screen callers and maintain office files; provide backup for Court Reporter.

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Court software

Public safety software

Job description

Under the supervision of a Circuit Court Judge and the Trial Court Administrator, is the office manager and provides secretarial services to the Judge. Coordinates the operations of the Circuit Court office. Schedules pre-trials, motions, show cause hearings, and trials for the Judge, and ensures required time requirements are met. Prepares correspondence, notices, decisions, and other documents. Screens callers, maintains office files and performs other secretarial functions. Provides backup for the Court Reporter and other judicial assistance.

Associate’s Degree in paralegal studies, or related field and two years of progressively more responsible administrative support experience in a court, law office, or related setting preferred.Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Must obtain license as a Certified Electronic Recorder from the Michigan Supreme Court within six months of hire date. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative support in a court environment.

Considerable knowledge of office procedures, basic court proceedings and scheduling, State of Michigan Circuit Court system, procedures and statutes, basic budgetary and accounting principles, performing research, and maintaining detailed and accurate records. Strong skills in proofreading, reviewing forms, documents, and reports. Demonstrated ability to maintain professional integrity and respect for victims, witnesses, and families, including the ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.

Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public. Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and court-related and public safety software, and the ability to master new technologies.

Current salary range starting at $26.56/hr progressing to $34.61/hr (7 year progression) with a competitive fringe benefit package.