ASSIGNMENT CLERK/OFFICE MANAGER - Genesee County, MI : Job Details

Union AFSCME 916.04 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 10/17/2024 Closed Date 10/31/2024 Location McCree Building - District Court Administration Office Description

Starting Pay: $27.7210 Hourly ($57,660)

After 1st Year: $28.5527 Hourly ($59,390)

After 2nd Year: $29.4373 Hourly ($61,230)

After 3rd Year: $30.3545 Hourly ($63,137)

After 4th Year: $31.3434 Hourly ($65,194)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years' experience as an office manager in a law office or legal setting supervising clerical employees with responsibility for handling attorney's court appearances, preparation of pleadings and work related to the District Court;

* OR-

Five (5) years as a Senior or Deputy District Court Clerk in Genesee County District Court.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plans, supervises and coordinates the overall clerical operations of the District Court under the supervision of the District Court Administrator or their designee; supervises and trains clerical staff; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

* Establishes and maintains office methods and procedures;

* Supervises office personnel and distributes work;

* Maintains input for court docket and prepares court calendar for each courtroom ensuring that no proceeding is set in conflict with others previously set before other judges;

* Maintains an accurate and current list of all cases pending, properly scheduling them for hearing to provide for continuous, full-time operation of the District Court;

* Prepares monthly reports required by the Michigan Supreme Court and all other reports required by administrative personnel;

* Serves the public as necessary and assists staff with difficult problems and situations, including answering complaints and inquiries that do not require a supervisor's response or attention;

* Monthly visit to outlying court locations;

* Opens, sorts and processes mail.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of accounting procedures and computer applications;

* Knowledge of office management practices;

* Knowledge of legal terminology;

* Ability to supervise, plan, conduct and assist in the development of office procedures, including computer enhancements, efficient filing systems and program operation;

* Ability to present ideas and recommendations effectively both orally and in writing;

* Ability to be tactful, courteous, thorough and dependable with the ability to use good judgment;

* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all court personnel judges and administrative staff;

* Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion;

* Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.

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