Part Time Judicial Clerk

A Part-Time Judicial Clerk may be assigned to perform a wide variety of clerical, record keeping and public contact duties in the judge’s office and throughout the court facility. Duties may involve frequent or continuous public contact, in person or via phone, fax and computer, and the operation of modern office equipment, including personal computers and specialized court recording equipment. Position requires the ability to use a keyboard to quickly and accurately input information into a computer, to utilize Word and data processing software, and to learn other software applicable to the court. Specific instructions are given at the beginning of the work assignment. Supervision is received from the judge, his court recorder/secretary or court administration.
Hours: 32 hours per week, up to 1,488 hours per year

Essential Job Functions

A Part-Time Judicial Clerk may be called upon to do any or all of the following (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform):

• Operate personal computers, calculators, FAX machines, copiers and other office equipment.
• Operate the court electronic recording equipment as needed.
• Input/type records and all other data entries.
• Update case information into the case management system.
• Assist the public in person and/or via phone, FAX, computer, mail or email; compose correspondence and reports.
• Locate and retrieve case files from established filing systems and refile as needed. Transport, carry and move files to and from various locations within the court.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the judge or his court recorder/secretary.

KSA

A Part-Time Judicial Clerk, upon application, should have the following training, experience, education and certifications:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent including or supplemented by course work, training, or experience which results in the below stated knowledge, skills and abilities.
• One year of prior office experience.

• Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel, a database software, and the ability to learn additional software applicable to the court.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with other employees and the public.
• Ability to efficiently organize and maintain a filing system.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer, copier, FAX and other office equipment
• Ability to become a State of Michigan Certified Electronic Court Operator within one year of employment and recertify as applicable.

Application Special Instructions

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications and applicants best qualified will be interviewed.
If selected for the position, you must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applicant must have no serious misdemeanor, assaultive or felony convictions. Employees of the 44th District Court are at-will employees.