Overview
Deputy Court Clerk – County Clerk Legal Division Jobs in Howell, MI at Livingston County
General Summary
Under the direction of the District Court Judge, utilizes electronic recording equipment to record proceedings. Prepares official transcripts of proceedings in accordance with Court policy. Serves as a secretary to the Judge, includes typing various documents and correspondence, screening calls and visitors, maintaining judicial files and performing related secretarial functions.
Starting pay is dependent on an applicant’s relevant experience.
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate is identified. This position could close at any time.**
Essential Functions
Utilizes electronic recording equipment to record District Court proceedings, requests speakers to direct themselves to the microphone, clarify inaudible statements, or to spell technical or unfamiliar terms to ensure an accurate and complete recording.
While recording proceedings, prepares a detailed log of court activity, includes identifying the speaker and noting the point that exhibits are marked, witnesses are called and other actions occur in order to assist in transcript preparation.
Prepares official verbatim transcripts of preliminary examinations, appeals, and other cases as required; Proofreads transcripts, certifies copies, and prepares billings as appropriate, all in accordance with Court policy.
Marks and maintains a record of exhibits and provides other assistance to the Judge in the courtroom.
Maintains files of transcripts, tapes and courtroom notes as required by court rules.
Types correspondence, opinions, order and other legal documents for the Judge.
Receives calls from attorneys, defendants and others regarding transcripts, scheduling matters, court procedures and specific case information, determines which matters need the Judge’s attention and responds to others.
Schedules felony cases for preliminary exams and competency exams. Enter data and uses computer to generate notices for exams.
Prepares quarterly and annual reports for the Judge.
Other Functions:
Adds supplements to law books.
This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications/Experience
Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent, preferably with advanced legal secretarial training, with coursework in legal terminology.
Two years of secretarial work in a court or legal setting with substantial word processing experience.
Must be certified as an Electronic Court Recorder (CER) by the Michigan Supreme Court within 18 months of employment.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. these include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
Ability to operate electronic recording equipment.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting in court monitoring and operating recording equipment and while transcribing.
Ability to access the courtroom and court offices.
Working Conditions:
Work performed in office conditions and in the courtroom.
Exposure to persons charged or convicted of criminal offenses.
This position is benefited and is subject to the Personnel Policy.
Eaton County offers a variety of benefits that will support our employees both during their career and after. View the Benefit Page for more information.
The current group contract can be viewed Here.
Title: Deputy Court Clerk – County Clerk Legal Division
Company: Livingston County
Location: Howell, MI
