Oakland County, Michigan Government · 18 hours ago
District Court Judicial Law Clerk Senior
Rochester, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$63K/yr - $84K/yrOakland County is one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for its residents. The District Court Judicial Law Clerk Senior plays an essential role in court operations by ensuring smooth proceedings, maintaining order, and supporting judges and court staff with legal documentation and research.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Open and close courtroom proceedings while maintaining order, decorum, and proper courtroom protocol
Assist judges, court personnel, attorneys, and the public by providing procedural information and support
Review legal documents to verify accuracy and compliance with court rulings
Record daily court proceedings in accordance with established documentation and recording practices
Ensures the courtroom operates efficiently by checking in all interested parties before court proceedings start
Declares the official opening and closing of court sessions and calls cases in court by stating the name and number of the case
Assists the judge by administering oaths to jury members and witnesses, sets up evidence displays and retrieves legal files and documents
Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom among family members, spectators, media representatives and respondents by providing assistance in proper courtroom procedures and assists in the removal of disruptive persons
Provides instructions to jurors regarding court proceedings, provides support during deliberation and as needed escorts them to and from the courtroom
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
Performs legal research and obtains legal documents, books, and statutes as requested by the judge
Drafts legal opinions as directed by the judge
Operates a computer terminal 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 in a timely manner
Reviews written orders brought in by attorneys, for accuracy and conformance to legal procedure, and verifies the court's prior ruling against the record
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
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification
Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School
Preferred
Have reasonable knowledge of specialized technical terminology related to the legal profession
Have reasonable knowledge of policies and procedures of a district court
Have reasonable ability in following procedural changes
Have reasonable knowledge of office practices and procedures
Have reasonable ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, employees, and the general public
Familiar with 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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