Job Summary

Under direction of the Court Administrator and the Deputy District Court Administrator, Administrative Project and Research Attorney Magistrate provides project support, legal research and analysis, and limited magistrate duties as part of the District Court Administration team.
The Administrative Project and Research Attorney Magistrate will primarily assist the Court Administrator in projects associated with District Court procedures, drafting policy, analyzing and implementing changes in law or agency procedure, training staff, working with administration to ensure compliance with state administrative rules, represent the court in various agency and community events and meetings, serve as a staff resource, and manage several state and federal grants for the courts.
The Attorney will participate in supervisor and administrative team meetings and other collaborative efforts with supervisors, outside associations, administration and will provide legal guidance as needed. The Attorney may work on projects for any court as directed by the Court Administrator.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to supervisors and staff as needed;
• Research and analyze legal documents, contracts, directives, SCAO memorandum, statutes, and case law as needed for court administration and judges;
• Research, prepare and provide memorandums of law, opinions, briefs, policies, short responses, or other documents as requested by court administration;
• Stay current with relevant law, analyze application and make recommendations for procedural changes as needed for compliance;
• Assist the Court in project management and implementation including court management software changes, updates and additions as requested;
• Serve as duty magistrate and back up magistrate as needed;
• Monitor and improve Calhoun County metrics as necessary for caseload management;
• Assist with grant identification, application, management and implementation as requested;
• Prepare administrative reports to Court Administrator as requested;
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested by the Court Administrator;
• Participate in state or regional collaborative associations and efforts on behalf of the Court as requested;
• Train court staff as requested by Court Administration;
• Represent the Office at any events, conferences or meetings as requested.
• Any other assignments necessary for the Court as assigned by the Court Administrator

Qualifications

Education:
Graduation from accredited law school is required. Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan. Resident of Calhoun County required for Magistrate duties.
Experience & Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and solve process and legal issues.
• Computer skills in data analytics, database utilization, word processing and spreadsheets preferred.
• Communication skills necessary to interact professionally and in a respectful courteous manner with coworkers and the public.
• Highly organized with strong aptitude for problem solving.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills with proper use of the English language including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to focus on projects requiring high levels of concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle pressures related to compliance, deadlines, and professional expectations.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?
Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options (More information (Download PDF reader))
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental (More information (Download PDF reader))
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information (Download PDF reader))
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet (More information (Download PDF reader))

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Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department

• Start through fourth years – 144 Hours (3.6 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years – 184 Hours (4.6 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years – 224 Hours (5.6 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years – 264 Hours (6.6 weeks)

(amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)
Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

• Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)