Part-Time Student Clerk, Probate Court

Oakgov; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland County is seeking a Part-Time Student for the Probate Court in Pontiac, MI. This training level position welcomes high school students, college students, or technical program enrollees who can commit to a part-time schedule and gain experience in clerical duties.

Typically, students work about 20 hours per week, four hours per day, with potential full-time shifts in summer. The role involves data entry, filing, and basic public inquiries, using standard office software and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Enrolled in high school, college, technical/business program, or adult education working toward diploma/certificate.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use a personal computer and word processing software.
• Good handwriting and communication with others.

Responsibilities

• Index and file documents alphabetically or numerically.
• Answer routine inquiries using standard procedures.
• Sort and distribute mail and materials.
• Operate office machines (adding machines, calculators, scanner, copier).
• Post data to departmental records using a computer.
• Move materials and assist in stocking storeroom areas.
• Use county/department software to complete tasks.
• Prepare correspondence and reports from rough drafts.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent in progress

College coursework in progress

Technical/business institute program

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Email

Internet software

Job description

Oakland County is seeking a Part-Time Student for the Probate Court in Pontiac, MI. This training level position welcomes high school students, college students, or technical program enrollees who can commit to a part-time schedule and gain experience in clerical duties.

Typically, students work about 20 hours per week, four hours per day, with potential full-time shifts in summer. The role involves data entry, filing, and basic public inquiries, using standard office software and equipment.