Office Assistant - FOC

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the assigned supervisor/manager, performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in processing court cases. Activities include setting up case files, processing complaints and orders, scheduling proceedings, preparing correspondence and reports, entry of data and filing case documents

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes case files and files case documents; includes receiving petitions and examining for accuracy and completeness, entering case information into the computer, and filing case reports and other documents.
• Schedules parenting time enforcement and child support motion hearings. Prepares and issues notices to appear, and enters into court calendar.
• Schedules appointments for investigator, sends notice of the appointment times to the parties.
• Provides information via telephone and at the counter to parties and attorneys regarding case status, scheduled proceedings, court policies and procedures and related matters.
• Processes reports and recommendations prepared by investigators following court ordered investigations. This includes, mailing to all interested parties and sending to the court.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, reports, invoices, and letters for friend of the court staff from longhand drafts.
• Works in other areas of the friend of the court as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Proof of completion of training course in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum two years of clerical experience, preferably in a court or closely related setting.

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
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid
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
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet
Benefit Guide: Find detailed information about the benefits package (Download PDF reader)

• Start through fourth years – 168 Hours (4.2 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years – 208 Hours (5.2 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years – 248 Hours (6.2 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years – 288 Hours (7.2 weeks)

Amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week

Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

Additional Voluntary Benefits:
Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department
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)

Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction.