Juvenile Court Case & Records Specialist

Eaton County; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton County Juvenile Court seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to assist in preparing, processing, and maintaining juvenile case files across adoption, child protective proceedings, and delinquency matters. Under the supervision of the Juvenile Register, you will prepare court orders, process vouchers, schedule hearings, and assist with data entry in case management systems.

Strong typing and data processing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience including work processing responsibility.
• Must be an accurate typist with high typing proficiency.
• FLSA States: Non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and certify court orders and related legal documents after hearings.
• Maintain Juvenile Court files and update case information in management systems.
• Process billings and prepare vouchers for Foster Care and other placements.
• Record and track placements of youth in Foster Care, Tether Program, and other programming.
• Schedule hearings and prepare notices; assist with case processes as needed.
• Answer telephone inquiries and greet visitors, explaining court policies when needed.
• Prepare restricted driver licenses and notices when appropriate.
• Notify victims of hearings and ensure compliance with the statute.
• Search records for investigative checks and complete background forms.
• Review minors’ records for District and Circuit Courts and prepare fingerprint orders.
• Participate in parental waiver procedures or emergency orders as required.
• May be assigned other responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Typing proficiency

Data processing

Work processing

Accounting

Accurate documentation

Education

High school diploma

Data processing coursework

Accounting coursework

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Eaton County Juvenile Court seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to assist in preparing, processing, and maintaining juvenile case files across adoption, child protective proceedings, and delinquency matters. Under the supervision of the Juvenile Register, you will prepare court orders, process vouchers, schedule hearings, and assist with data entry in case management systems.

Strong typing and data processing skills are essential.