Job Details

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.