What are the responsibilities and job description for the COURT SERVICES SPECIALIST 8TH DISTRICT COURT 071-26 position at Kalamazoo County Government?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to receive, process and file legal judicial fillings in accordance with Michigan’s Supreme Court while assisting the public in court procedures, and updated case information with open and transparent information. Review and process warrants received from various departments. Remove warrants from different databases. Answer internal and external phone calls. Give support to other departments when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides administrative support on a variety of court-related activities.
- Receives, processes, and files legal court filings, pleadings, and other documentation in accordance with the legislative and court procedures.
- Reviews and verifies all received information in preparation for warrants and conditional bonds; enters information into the appropriate system of record.
- Conducts accuracy and compliance reviews of electronic records, correcting identified errors before cases are filed.
- Assists with recording, entering, and disseminating information relating to court procedures, court order interpretations, appointments, and hearings in accordance with Court protocols and procedures.
- Handles incoming mail, ensuring forms and documentation are accurately timestamped and rerouting mail appropriately.
- Reviews, verifies, and processes monetary transactions, for court filings, updates case documentation.
- Manages emails received from court room staff, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (OPA), law enforcement, and other departments relating to processing, canceling, modifying, or verifying warrants.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Politics, or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience, such as Court Clerk or Administrative Assistant
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
· None
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
Starting Salary: $20.89
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Position : 10907014
Code : 26071-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Job Family : COURT SERVICES
Posting Start : 08/05/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Details : BENEFITS INFORMATION
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.89
Salary : $21