Under the supervision of a District Court Judge, performs general secretarial functions for a Judge. Prepares court orders and other legal documents. Records court proceedings as needed.

• Receives and screens phone calls; responds to inquiries or refers to the appropriate person. Receives requests for adjournments and approves, rejects or refers to a Judge in accordance with court policy.

• Performs general secretarial services for a Judge; composes and types correspondence, court orders, legal documents, and other materials. Enters case information into the computer system.

• Establishes and maintains a filing system.

• Acts as backup to the Court Services Officer as needed.

• Utilizes electronic recording equipment to record court proceedings. Prepares a log of activity during recording, including identification of speakers, notations of actions, and introduction of exhibits.

• Requests speakers to clarify inaudible statements or spell technical or unfamiliar terminology as necessary for proper recording of proceedings.

• Develops a running glossary of unusual or scientific terms or names, and takes custody of exhibits as necessary.

• Maintains files of transcripts and all other related materials.

• When daily court business is completed, can prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings upon request if certified by the Michigan Supreme Court to prepare transcripts. Proofreads transcripts, certifies copies, and prepares billings as appropriate.

• High school graduation or its equivalent, preferably with advanced legal secretarial training.

• Two years of legal secretarial experience required.

• A high level of confidentiality.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and computer information systems skills.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?

Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options (More information (Download PDF reader))
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental (More information (Download PDF reader))
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information (Download PDF reader))
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet (More information (Download PDF reader))

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Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department

• Start through fourth years – 144 Hours (3.6 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years – 184 Hours (4.6 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years – 224 Hours (5.6 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years – 264 Hours (6.6 weeks)

(amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)

Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

• Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)