Court Support Specialist

Court Support Specialist

Starting Rate: $31.21/Hour

Work Schedule: Typical working hours for this position occur during the Courts regular business hours which are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EST.

Benefits offered with this position:TPOAM Benefits Summary

After hire pay increases are dependent on length of service advancement in the position and other contractual factors.

This position is represented by the TPOAM union. For more information reference the Technical Professional & Office workers Association of Michigan collective bargaining agreement:Collective Bargaining Agreements

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the court administrator and deputy court administrator performs a variety of highly responsible confidential and complex administrative duties for the court administrator deputy court administrator judges; provides support for all divisions of the court in both simple and complex court matters; ability to make logical decisions exercising appropriate judgment based on knowledge of Court policies and procedures court rules and statutes City policies and financial practices; provides varied responsible and independent office administrative and secretarial assistance; records court proceedings as required; and performs clerical support work as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Have no felony offense convictions;
2. Pass a criminal background check and drug test;
3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
4. Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable;
5. Have a minimum of two (2) years office or clerical experience in an office or court environment;
6. Possess considerable knowledge of court rules regulations policies and procedures;
7. Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
8. Be able to work independently and to set priorities to meet deadlines;
9. Be able to work well in a team environment;
10. Possess attention to detail and accuracy in work performance;
11. Possess good organizational filing verbal and writing skills;
12. Must attain State of Michigan certification as a Certified Electronic Operator (CEO) within first (1) year of employment and recertify as applicable;
13. Have advanced knowledge of personal computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite Zoom and Polycom);
14. Be able to interact firmly calmly and impartially with attorneys litigants witnesses and the general public;
15. Possess the ability to use sound judgment within established procedural guidelines.

Preferred Experience or Education:

1. Experience with cash handling and financial accounting.
2. Experience working with court recording software.
3. Experience working with JIS case management system.
4. Experience working with court recording software Zoom Polycom and YouTube in combination to create a virtual courtroom

View Additional Requirements and Information at: Court Support Specialist -15th District Court

Required Experience:

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