LEIN-Certified Court Clerk — Docket & Records

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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 position handles processing new and existing files, scheduling hearings and other matters, and responding to requests from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, law enforcement, and other parties involved in matters litigated by the Court.

Due to the nature of the daily work, the selected candidate must acquire and maintain LEIN

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus post-secondary training in legal or court procedures, or two years paraprofessional legal experience.
• LEIN certification required or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Typing speed 50 wpm with minimal errors.
• Proficient with clerical software and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process new and existing court files and schedule hearings and matters.
• Receive and respond to requests from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, law enforcement, and others.
• Perform LEIN operator duties and process warrants in the case management system.
• Prepare and submit case dispositions and abstracts to the Secretary of State.
• Fill in for other court staff as needed.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Office protocols

Multitasking

Verbal & written comms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary legal training

Job description

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 position handles processing new and existing files, scheduling hearings and other matters, and responding to requests from prosecutors, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, law enforcement, and other parties involved in matters litigated by the Court.

Due to the nature of the daily work, the selected candidate must acquire and maintain LEIN