Overview
Court Support Clerk Jobs in Detroit, MI at Wayne County Probate Court
A Deputy Register of Wills is a progressive level of advanced procedural and administrative work that supports the operations of the office and is subject to statutory requirements. Employees in this classification must exercise independent judgment in a variety of circumstances such as: interpretation and application of the statute; adaptation of policies, procedures and guidelines established by the Register. Employees in this position provide customer service to the public, attorney’s, other State agencies and public organizations daily.
Employees in this classification work under the direction of the Chief Deputy and the Register of Wills.
Examples of daily duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Interviews persons interested in a decedent’s estate in person and over the phone;
Reviews forms for accuracy;
Processes Small/Regular Estates, Limited Orders, Modified Administration and Will of No Estate files;
Prepares and completes forms for the public/attorneys;
Appoints Personal Representatives;
Probates Wills under administrative probate and judicial probate;
Communicates statutory requirements/procedures to the public;
Attends/clerks Orphans’ Court hearings;
Communicates relevant information to the Orphans’ Court regarding judicial probate;
Receives and indexes Wills of living persons for safekeeping;
Establishes initial docket for new proceedings;
Dockets, images, and files all papers filed;
Prepares working files for Audit Department staff to review;
Prepares invoices for fees due;
Receives and processes payments;
Processes guardianships of property of minors;
Submits documentation to the Comptroller regarding estates valued over estate tax exemption;
Prepares business correspondence;
Reviews all required forms and documents filed to verify proceedings are complete and accurate prior to the close of the estate and processes Paper Reduction Initiative files;
Performs filing and other related administrative/clerical duties;
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED required.A degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Additional years of experience can be substituted for education.
Experience: Two or more years of experience in administrative or professional work in a legal, courthouse, or professional office setting. A minimum of two years of experience in a customer service-based position is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Extraordinary attention to detail and precision in docketing filings and maintaining estate files;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) laws governing estates of deceased persons and guardianships of minors;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) inheritance tax laws, court decisions and opinions of the Attorney General;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) office procedures, rules and regulations;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) courthouse procedures, policies and legal factors pertaining to the assignments;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Orphans’ Court procedures and jurisdiction;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) the organization, operation, functions and scope of the authority of the area assigned;
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) probate and other legal terminology to identify and process forms/documents;
Ability to identify applicable statute utilizing written reference material and electronic resources;
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public, judges, attorneys, other
government officials, co-workers, the Register of Wills and others both orally and in writing:
Commitment to serve with the highest level of professionalism;
Commitment to strong work ethic;
Commitment to exceptional public service;
Knowledge of business English and basic arithmetic;
Skill to operate office equipment and perform basic office procedures;
Skill in updating and maintaining files, logs and other records;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills;
Ability to work efficiently with considerable time constraints;
Ability to work with and be sensitive to persons who are distressed;
Proficient proofreading skills;
Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
REGULAR AND RELIABLE IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,536.00 – $58,474.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
457(b)
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Court Support Clerk
Company: Wayne County Probate Court
Location: Detroit, MI
