What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Register position at Berrien County?
DUTIES:
- Performs clerical/administrative tasks including the maintenance of an accurate record and information retention system on a variety of Family Division cases.
- Receives legal documents related to juvenile, child protective and probate proceedings and examines them for sufficiency, accuracy, and completeness.
- Responds to inquiries from citizens, attorneys and others; provides information, receives and receipts filing and other statutory fees.
- Opens files and assigns case numbers according to departmental procedures.
- Attends court hearings and assists in creating court records of proceedings.
- Responds to any procedural and factual questions of the judge and dockets judge's order and follows-up on any instructions beyond the order.
- Prepares and processes various records; ensures appropriate documentation, court orders, and notices are prepared, signed, and distributed as required.
- Schedules hearings, case conferences, citation hearings or show cause hearings and arranges service on interested parties for those conferences/hearings.
- 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 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- 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.
TYPING REQUIREMENT:
Must have a typing speed of 40 words per minute net. If you have not taken a typing test with Berrien County, please contact Personnel by phone or email to schedule one. We are unable to process and forward your application until you have taken and successfully passed the typing test at the net speed required for the position.
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Phone: (269) 982-8616
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Fax: (269) 983-5788
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085