Judicial Court Clerk -HRL (HR USE ONLY)

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

23h•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire General Summary $24.9419-$33.4175 This position is on site. Performs various duties related to the operation of the Circuit Court and assists in completing judicial functions. Must ensure that necessary legal documents relative to Court proceedings are in order. Opens and closes the courtroom, maintains order and decorum, operates video conferencing and recording systems, admits participants for virtual hearings, escorts and swears in jury members and witnesses. Provides information and assistance to the judge, court personnel, attorneys, and the general public. Responds to inquiries and assists the public. Reviews legal documents to verify accuracy and/or conformity with court rules. Enters official court records into computer systems, makes official entries to document daily court proceedings, prepares orders, files documents, and follows established practices. Utilizes current countywide and/or Court specific software to complete assignments.

Requirements

Ability to communicate information accurately.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experienced in dealing with the public and able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

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.