Job Details

Job Title: Legal Clerk I [101093]
Department: District Court
Date Posted: March 17, 2025
Salary: Starting at $15.48/hour
Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time
Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace; individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana) and pre-employment physical.

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate administrative support work assisting the legal process by providing courtroom and judicial support for the District Court. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Provide receptionist support by answering phones and emails; assisting customers with questions and data requests; scheduling and verifying appointments, hearings, and conferences; and directing customers to the appropriate department or course of action.?

• Answer questions regarding legal procedures or processes; may respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; review legal documents for accuracy.?

• Perform general office duties such as preparing correspondence, reports, paperwork, etc.; processing mail; maintaining files or logs; uploading documents; performing data entry; preparing copies or faxes; and updating charts, files, records, etc.?

• Maintain and update databases of information relating to the office, department, agency, or program; perform basic searches for information; prepare reports; maintain confidentiality of all files and information.?

• May maintain a cash drawer and collect and track payments.?saginawcounty.com+1GovernmentJobs+1

• Perform general department, agency, or program-specific legal administrative work.?

• May be responsible for processing licenses, applications, or certifications; preparing case dockets; securing information for Judges, attorneys, or other Court officials; preparing orders and documentation for the Court; and coordinating with various legal/Court associates.?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.?

• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of experience in an office setting.?

Perks of Working for Saginaw County:

Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefits package to its eligible employees, including:

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage.?

• Defined Contribution (401a) retirement plan with employer contribution.?

• Short-Term Disability Insurance.?

• Health Care Savings Plan for retirement expenses with employer contributions.?

• County-paid life insurance.?

• 14 paid holidays per year.?

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).?

• Employee perks program offering various discounts.?

• Discount at the YMCA of Saginaw.?

• Competitive wages.?