MECOSTA COUNTY PROBATE AND FAMILY FILE CLERK

Flexible business hours schedule. Up to 20 hours per week.

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Probate Register and Juvenile Referee, and the direction of the Juvenile Register/Deputy Probate Register, responsible for filing and maintaining the court records of the Probate Court and Family Court. Responsible for responding to the general public and legal community regarding the filing of documents with the Probate and Family Court.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists with clerical support tasks in the Probate and Family Court, including answering the telephone or window. 2. Collects, opens, sorts, and distributes mail. 3. Assists in reviewing files and ensures their readiness for courtroom action. 4. Assists in maintaining all records and files of the Probate and Family Court, including court legal and social or confidential files. 5. Prepares files and forms as needed to get permission from the State to destroy records. 6. Preforms a variety of related office support functions as needed. 7. Preforms various duties and tasks as assigned by the Court Administrator, Probate Register, or Judge - not otherwise noted above. 8. Responsible to abide by the Model Code of Conduct for the Michigan Trial Court Employees. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Prefer experience working in an office setting with familiarity working with and maintaining files and clerical tasks. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Drug Screening:

Must have a pre-employment drug screening

Physical:

Must have a pre-employment physical.

Physical Requirements:

[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]: Ability to access court files. Ability to enter and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to remove ledger books and other documents and files from shelves and transport to work area. Ability to provide counter assistance. Ability to operate various office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Works in office setting. Standard business hours. Flexible schedule.

COMPENSATION

Part time, up to 20 hours per week. $14.88 per hour.

SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, MECOSTA COUNTY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND MECOSTA COUNTY AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO

Valerie Robbins, Probate Register Mecosta County Probate Court 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.88 per hour

Work Location:

In person