Wayne County Third Circuit Court · 3 weeks ago
Family Division Referee (Family Domestic Division)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$103K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expWayne County Third Circuit Court is seeking a Family Division Referee to ensure the efficient disposition of Family Division cases. The role involves conducting hearings, making recommendations, and managing courtroom activities while maintaining professionalism and adherence to legal standards.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Kirsten Cook
Responsibilities
Ensures the efficient disposition of cases by conducting hearings in accordance with the law and Court policy and issuing recommended orders in Family Division cases
Makes written, signed reports to the Court containing a summary of testimony given, a statement of findings, and a recommendation order
Drafts proposed orders and recommendations
Serves on assigned committees, engages with and interacts in the various communities that are served by the Court
Manages the courtroom
Recommends procedural and policy changes to management
Submits statistical reports in accordance with departmental guidelines
Reviews petitions to ensure that legal criteria have been met
Must be able to meet attendance requirements. (Courtroom, division/department office, or field assignment)
Serves in either Family Division Section as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited law school
Member of State Bar of Michigan in good standing
Five (5) years of experience in the practice of Family Law and providing legal representation, which includes multicultural interactions, exposure, etc
Knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, the Michigan Child Support systems and Court rules
One (1) year of experience in handling child custody or parenting time disputes, including conducting formal/informal mediations for families involved in legal conflicts
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and experience using MS Office Suite and relevant court software and systems
Experience commensurate with the job that demonstrates the required skills and competencies may be considered in lieu of education requirement(s)
Ability to navigate family systems (human services, paternity, abuse/neglect, juvenile, child support, custody, immigration, etc.) family dynamics (cultural, geographic, economic, religious, etc.)
Ability to perform all functions necessary to ensure timely adjudications, assessments, dispositions, reviews, and mediations
Ability to respond to statements of fact, laws, and arguments clearly and logically
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex and varied legal issues and complicated factual details, and apply the law appropriately to issue recommendations to the Judge
Ability to perform in a manner consistent with the Michigan Code of Professional Responsibility
Demonstrated experience practicing with diverse family structures (i.e. LGBTQ+, co-parenting, etc.)
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce positive results
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas with internal and external customers in plain language that they can understand
Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Directors, coworkers, employees, officials, and external contacts
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to request clarification when needed
Ability to identify issues and to use logic and reasoning to determine the appropriate next action(s) and proceed with the proper resolution
Ability to communicate effectively in public forums
Ability to produce reports, recommendations, and proposed orders
Skills in managing one's own time and the time of others, as well as the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to learn and apply Court processes and procedures
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time to perform job functions
Ability to detect, create, and interpret documents
Operate a computer and other office machinery, items, or equipment
Position self to move from one place to another
Communicate with clients, co-workers, and others
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Candidates considered for placement in this job title will be subject to a criminal and/or IV-D background and related fingerprinting every five years
Must possess (at time of application) and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license, no fault insurance and access to a vehicle to use in the performance of assigned duties
Must take and pass the Certification Examination for Certified Electronic Operator (CEO) no later than the second examination session offered subsequent to hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
Company
Wayne County Third Circuit Court
The Third Judicial Circuit is the largest circuit court in Michigan, with 58 judges and three operating divisions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Gruich
Chief Information Officer
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