Court Clerk 3- 006436

Wayne County•Detroit, MI

18h

About The Position

The Court Clerk 3 will perform highly difficult, complex and responsible office work in the Court Services division of the Clerk’s office. Duties include but are not limited to handling complex public contact work, reviewing and processing documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance with required office practices, laws and statutes.

Requirements

High school diploma; AND At least five (5) years of full time clerical experience in a courtroom setting, Corp Counsel or Clerk's office; OR A Bachelors Degree with one (1) year of full time experience in legal or clerical field
Employees will be fingerprinted and must pass a national criminal background check before being placed in this position and periodically thereafter.
Knowledge of English usage, public relations, courtroom procedures, basic legal definitions, court rules, filing procedures, trial and jury selection procedures, and related information.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent part-time experience in a law firm will be assessed and credited at the discretion of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Prepare court files for court proceedings
Swear in witnesses
Assist with impaneling of juries
Certifying court documents
Prepare commitment forms
Prepare state required forms, i.e. enrollment and abstract of conviction forms
Enter probation orders and warrants
Prepare legal documents.
Record information about legal matters.
Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.