Public Sector Paralegal: Court Case Management (Hybrid)

Calhoun County Government; Battle Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Hybrid and flexible scheduling

401(k) with County match

Near-Site Clinic

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

Job summary

Calhoun County Government seeks an Office Assistant/Paralegal for the Circuit Court to handle clerical tasks, set up case files, process documents, schedule hearings, and manage notices.

The role involves data entry, filing, and coordinating with attorneys, parties, and the public, with hybrid work eligibility after probation.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for ensuring accurate court records and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in an office or clerical environment in a court or closely related setting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Establishes case files and files documents; includes receiving petitions and examining for accuracy and completeness, entering case information into the case management system, and filing case reports and other documents.
• Schedules, prepares, and processes appointments, notices, and/or hearings.
• Prepares and issues notices and summons, appoints attorneys, and enters into court calendar.
• Ensures legal service of process, completed case reports and proper notice prior to scheduled hearings.
• Provides and collects information to/from coworkers, parties, parents, youth, attorneys, and the public regarding case status, scheduled proceedings, court policies and procedures, and related matters.
• Prepares and processes legal documents before and after court proceedings. Enters case or financial dispositions into case management system. Schedules for the next event.
• For Friend of the Court assignments – may assist with location of individuals for establishment or enforcement, DNA testing, child support calculations with approved software.
• Prepares and processes bench warrants, warrant recalls, writs of apprehension, validates warrants in LEIN when required.
• Prepares correspondence or financial documentation, memos, notices, reports, or letters for Court staff.
• Enters and modifies case financial information per court order.
• May record court proceedings or assist in courtroom with judge or referee.
• May perform a variety of other tasks, such as jury operations, case file and document management, and other related tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college / Associate degree / Paralegal degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calhoun County Government seeks an Office Assistant/Paralegal for the Circuit Court to handle clerical tasks, set up case files, process documents, schedule hearings, and manage notices.

The role involves data entry, filing, and coordinating with attorneys, parties, and the public, with hybrid work eligibility after probation.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for ensuring accurate court records and smooth operations.