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Berrien County Trial Court - Deputy Register (Temporary/ Part-Time) in St Joseph, Michigan
Deputy Register
- $15.63/ Hour
- This is a part-time/temporary position working a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits.
Duties:
- Performs clerical/administrative tasks, including maintenance of an accurate record and information retention system on a variety of Family Division cases.
- Schedules hearings and case conferences.
- Prepares and processes various documents and records.
- Provides information to citizens, attorneys and agencies.
- Attends court hearings and responds to procedural and factual questions of the judge.
- This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree and/or paralegal certification; OR High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of legal or governmental office experience.
Special Requirements:
- May be required to obtain and maintain SCAO Certified Electronic Operator certification.
- Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
- A pre-employment physical, drug test and background check are required before employment.
- Will be fingerprinted and subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds; reach and bend; and sit/stand for prolonged amounts of time.
- May be assigned to work at any Berrien County Trial Court location.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Computer proficiency.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and function within a team.
- Will be expected to maintain confidentiality.
- General knowledge of applicable Michigan codes, statutes and court rules is preferred.