Attorney Referee - Juvenile Court
Attorney Referee - Juvenile Court
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Job Description
Livingston County was named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments 6 elected offices and 3 Courts Livingston Countys top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator this position is responsible for presiding over a variety of non-jury juvenile delinquency and child protective proceedings and hearings. Performs legal research and prepares orders and judgments.
Benefits:
- Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
- Comprehensive Medical Pharmacy Dental & Vision
- Optional HSA with an employer match
- Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
- Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation sick days & 13 Holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
- Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance Accident Critical Illness Hospital & Whole Life policies
- Employee assistance program
*Pro-rated based on DOH
Pay Rate Information:
The Juvenile Court Attorney/Referee is a non-union position and starting pay is $96112/yr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 13 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $121752/yr.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Conducts hearings examines testimony and evidence prepares and reviews orders drafts opinions and conducts legal research on a variety of assigned cases.
- Consults with judges referees probation officers case workers police officers and other concerned parties on case circumstances outcomes and compliance.
- Meets with respondent juveniles and parents attorneys and other parties before and after trials to discuss the circumstances and outcomes of cases and explore alternative measures of resolution.
- Assists and trains co-workers in interpreting and applying court rules statutes relevant case law office policies and procedures and other related issues.
- Tracks and monitors compliance with case outcomes and takes additional action when required.
- Monitors Department of Human Services and private agency compliance with delinquency and child protective proceedings and probation compliance with delinquency proceedings.
- Advocates on behalf of the Juvenile Court in cases to present and interpret evidence determine outcomes and resolve case disputes.
- Responds to questions and concerns from the public and other agencies regarding department operations policies procedures and other related issues.
- Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments new administrative techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Presides over a variety of child protective and juvenile delinquency hearings and bench trials on a daily basis. Examines testimony evidence and supporting documents needed to render appropriate legal decisions and recommendations to the judge. Rules on motions objections and the admission of evidence. Ensures proceedings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and procedures due process rights of parties are preserved and compliance with all time deadlines.
- Performs fact-finding draws conclusions of law prepares and reviews court orders drafts legal opinions and conducts legal research on a variety of assigned cases.
- Serves as the on-call referee to conduct a variety of after-hours emergency child protective and delinquency hearings and prepares corresponding orders.
- Participates in the creation and monitoring of interoffice policies and procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
- Juris Doctorate and five years of progressively more responsible professional legal experience.
- The Court at its discretion may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
- License to practice law in the State of Michigan and a member in good standing with the Michigan Bar Association.
- Michigan Vehicle Operators License.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the State of Michigan juvenile law mediation and conflict resolution conducting legal research and applicable local state and federal laws rules and regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of analyzing complex legal documents and interpreting evidence and arguments.
- Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing comprehensive and accurate reports.
- Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing and making presentations in public forums.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees contractors to the County representatives of other governmental units professional contacts elected officials and the public.
- Ability to assess situations solve problems work effectively under stress within deadlines and in emergency situations.
- Skill in the use of office equipment and technology including Microsoft Suite applications and County and court software databases.
- Ability to attend meetings scheduled at times other than normal business hours.
- Ability to respond to emergencies or service needs on a 24-hour basis.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone read regular and small print view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in an office setting stand sit stoop and kneel use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 15 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made as needed for office employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.
The typical work environment of this job is a business office setting where the noise level is quiet and sometimes moderate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
