District Court Clerk PTNE - Oakland County, Michigan Government

Overview & Benefits:

Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families, so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!

 

For full-time employees our benefits information can be found here.

Announcement Information:

Please send your resume, cover letter and references to:
523jobs@oakgov.com

General Summary:

Performs clerical duties related to civil, criminal, traffic, probation and/or administrative proceedings in a District Court. Provides assistance to the public, attorneys and law enforcement personnel. Prepares notices of hearings to ensure proper court dates and probation appointments. Acts as scheduling coordinator among the judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and police personnel. Receives fines, costs, fees, bonds, civil escrow and records them in a computerized cash register. Prepares summons to jurors and pay vouchers for juror attendance. Works with defendants on their financial status and approves payment schedules, other means to pay or advises the judges of same. As assigned assists in the preparation of reports and special projects. Operates a cash register, personal computer, a main frame computer system, CLEMIS and LEIN functions and related equipment. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Under the Merit System Resolution, Section II, adopted November 8, 1966, employees in this class are excluded from the Merit System for the purpose of the manner of selection, appointment, removal from office or limitation of political activity.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test.

Special Requirements:

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Have at least three (3) years full-time experience in a court system or comparable qualifications that meet the Court Administrator's approval.

2. Have knowledge of and experience in the operations, policies, and procedures of a district court.

3. Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.

Pay Range:USD $18.35 - USD $24.58 /Hr.EEO Statement:

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.