attorney magistrate

DATE:

12/29/25

STATUS:

Temporary, Part Time

HOURLY RATE:

50.00

TITLE:

ATTORNEY MAGISTRATE

GRADE:

N/A

LOCATION:

4133 Washtenaw

UNION AFFILIATION:

Court Non-Union

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief Judge and the presiding Judges of the Court, performs judicial / magistrate functions as defined by statute and court order; provides legal support to the Judges and Court Administrator; performs related work as assigned, including but not limited to the preparation of various reports and documents.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

Conducts felony and misdemeanor arraignments, sets bonds and appoints court appointed attorneys.

Conducts hearings and renders decisions in small claims matters.

Issues search warrants and makes probable cause determinations, signs criminal complaints and warrants.

Conducts hearings and renders decisions in small claims matters. Accepts guilty pleas and pronounces sentences in certain matters as allowed by statute.

Conducts civil infraction hearings and other proceedings as authorized by the Chief Judge and permitted under statute and court rule.

Assists judges by preparing files, written opinions, memoranda, correspondence, and other written documents; performs legal research.

May supervise immediate staff including but not limited to scheduling and monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating of work performance.

Serves as liaison to attorneys and other cases participants regarding court activity, procedures, and related matters.

Provides customer service by assisting court clients or stakeholders in-person or via telephone by ascertaining needs, explaining policies and procedures, and/or referring them to other court locations, staff members, government, or professional offices.

Participates in periodic planning and management meetings with the Court Administrator or Chief Judge, including but not limited to the formulation and improvement of the systems and processes of the court.

May provide oversight to special projects, assignments, process improvement and operational areas as assigned or necessary, including the provision of reports.

Capable of dealing with clients, customers and litigants who may be hostile, irate, intoxicated, unstable, or violence prone. May need to ascertain a proper course of action to avoid confrontation and physical danger.

Performs marriages

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Principles, practices, and procedures of criminal and civil law.

Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Legal research principles, techniques and resources.

Techniques of legal report, brief and opinion writing

Research, data analysis and report preparation techniques.

Court administrative and case flow management principles and practices.

Principles and practices of employee supervision, guidance, coaching and support.

Computer applications related to the work (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Interpretation, application and explanation of law, regulations, opinions and court decisions.

Legal research and subsequent conclusions and decision making.

Project and time management including setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others.

Preparing clear, concise and effective written opinions, reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Using initiative and independent judgment within appropriate guidelines.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Maintaining accurate records and files.

Small group facilitation.

Work process improvement.

• Operating office equipment such as copiers, calculators, computer terminals, facsimile machines, typewriters, printers and other equipment.

LICESES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan

• Must possess either a valid operator's license or be able to work at any 14A court site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer monitor and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Must be able to bend, reach and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds or exert 25 pounds of force consistently. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

EDUCATION

Possession of a Juris Doctor degree.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing professional attorney.

• Experience as a Magistrate or other closely related court experience preferred but not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registered elector in Washtenaw County [MCLA ].

Must reside (or be able to relocate before employment begins) within the 14A Judicial District.

Must complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) / State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) New Magistrate Training Program as soon as available.

• Willing to be on-call and work a flexible schedule including but not limited to weekends and holidays.

This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.

FILING DEADLINE: 1/20/26

CONTROL NUMBER:

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER