Oakland County, Michigan Government · 17 hours ago
Judicial Court Clerk
Richards, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$52K/yr - $70K/yrOakland County is a leading public service organization in Michigan, committed to improving the quality of life for its residents. The Judicial Court Clerk performs various duties related to the operation of the Circuit Court, assisting in judicial functions and ensuring that legal documents are in order.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Ensures the courtroom operates efficiently by checking in parties, creating a list of waiting parties, and prioritizing caseflow ensuring all necessary parties are present to proceed
Declares the official opening and closing of court sessions and calls cases in court by stating the name and number of the case. This may occur in person, through video conferencing, or as a hybrid of both. Assists the judge by administering oaths to jury members and witnesses, schedules hearings, processes adjournment requests, and retrieves legal files and documents
Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom among family members, spectators, and respondents by providing guidance in proper courtroom procedures and assisting in the removal of disruptive persons
Assists with the impaneling of juries by drawing the names of jurors to be seated for trial cases from the jury selection box. Asks for Foreperson of the jury to rise and pronounce the verdict rendered, polls each jury member for his/her verdict, as appropriate, and records the verdict, following legal procedure
Performs special liaison assignments for the judge upon request, including the notification of attorneys, court personnel and respondents regarding the judge's requirements and decisions
Operates the Court recording systems to capture official record. Maintains log files of events
Obtains legal documents, books, and statutes as requested by the judge. Prepares orders after court hearings as directed by the judge, retrieves and processes filings in digital and paper formats
Operates a computer terminal, as requested, to enter or retrieve information relative to particular cases
Ensures all the necessary legal documents pertaining to a court case have been properly filed. Obtains files as needed for each case
Reviews records of the court's disposition on cases to ensure that the records are up to date and that cases are proceeding promptly
Compares Register of Action entries with filed documents to ensure the integrity of the court process
Reviews written orders brought in by attorneys, for accuracy and conformity with legal procedure prior to judicial review
Appropriately manages both public and non-public data and protects confidential records
Directs members of the public to resources that may be able to assist them in relationship to legal proceedings
Represents the court with integrity and professionalism and conforms to the Michigan Trial Courts Code of Conduct
Notifies as necessary, attorneys, respondents, litigants, and court personnel of the judge's decision and checks with attorneys to confirm the progress of a case to ensure correct scheduling of the court's time
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments
Qualification
Required
This job posting is for administrative and processing purposes only. Candidates should apply only if you have been directly instructed by HR to do so. Applications submitted without prior HR authorization will not be considered
May train and orient new employees and interns
Ensures the courtroom operates efficiently by checking in parties, creating a list of waiting parties, and prioritizing caseflow ensuring all necessary parties are present to proceed
Declares the official opening and closing of court sessions and calls cases in court by stating the name and number of the case. This may occur in person, through video conferencing, or as a hybrid of both
Assists the judge by administering oaths to jury members and witnesses, schedules hearings, processes adjournment requests, and retrieves legal files and documents
Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom among family members, spectators, and respondents by providing guidance in proper courtroom procedures and assisting in the removal of disruptive persons
Assists with the impaneling of juries by drawing the names of jurors to be seated for trial cases from the jury selection box
Asks for Foreperson of the jury to rise and pronounce the verdict rendered, polls each jury member for his/her verdict, as appropriate, and records the verdict, following legal procedure
Performs special liaison assignments for the judge upon request, including the notification of attorneys, court personnel and respondents regarding the judge's requirements and decisions
Operates the Court recording systems to capture official record. Maintains log files of events
Obtains legal documents, books, and statutes as requested by the judge
Prepares orders after court hearings as directed by the judge, retrieves and processes filings in digital and paper formats
Operates a computer terminal, as requested, to enter or retrieve information relative to particular cases
Ensures all the necessary legal documents pertaining to a court case have been properly filed
Obtains files as needed for each case
Reviews records of the court's disposition on cases to ensure that the records are up to date and that cases are proceeding promptly
Compares Register of Action entries with filed documents to ensure the integrity of the court process
Reviews written orders brought in by attorneys, for accuracy and conformity with legal procedure prior to judicial review
Appropriately manages both public and non-public data and protects confidential records
Directs members of the public to resources that may be able to assist them in relationship to legal proceedings
Represents the court with integrity and professionalism and conforms to the Michigan Trial Courts Code of Conduct
Notifies as necessary, attorneys, respondents, litigants, and court personnel of the judge's decision and checks with attorneys to confirm the progress of a case to ensure correct scheduling of the court's time
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments
Ability to communicate information accurately
Work is performed in a typical office and courtroom environment
Under the Merit System Resolution, Section II, adopted November 8, 1966, employees in this class are excluded from the Merit System for the purpose of the manner of selection, appointment, removal from office or limitation or political activity
Experienced in dealing with the public and able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Preferred
Hold a degree from or currently attending an accredited college of law in a curriculum leading toward a Juris Doctor degree; OR
Possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; OR
Have experience working in a court or other legal setting
Reasonable knowledge of the practices and procedures of the Circuit Court
Reasonable ability to make routine decisions in accordance with court policies and procedures
Reasonable ability to interpret court rules and procedures to attorneys, litigants, and the general public
Reasonable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, attorneys, and the general public
Reasonable ability and skill to recognize and correct departures from standard court practices and procedures
Reasonable ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
Reasonable knowledge of the regulations governing the conduct of jury trials and hearings
Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions
Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Oakland County, Michigan Government
With more than 1.2 million residents, Oakland County is composed of 62 cities, townships, and villages.
Founded in 1820
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lois Robbins
Co-founder
EJ Widun
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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