Deputy District Court Clerk

Allegan County • Allegan, MI • 8h ago

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County's natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.

Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as "Best in Class Winner" among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the "Impact Award" from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary

Performs a variety of complex clerical tasks involved in processing civil, criminal and traffic cases. Provides information and assistance to law enforcement officers, attorneys, defendants and court patrons. Substitutes for other court staff and provides general clerical assistance to Judges and administrative staff. Deputy District Court Clerks will be required to work in the civil, criminal, traffic or other divisions/areas of the court as

assigned.

Starting Wage: $24.26 per hour, full time

Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date

Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)

County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans

County-paid employee life insurance coverage

County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks

Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings

Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses

Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.

13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO

FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers

Responsibilities and Duties

Opens, processes and closes general civil, small claims and summary proceedings cases. Records and processes complaints and pleadings, distributes and files civil documents, enters case information into the computer, coordinates service of process, prepares legal documents, and enters defaults, orders and judgments.

Receives, records, and codes traffic citations from area law enforcement agencies. Verifies defendants' driving records, prepares case file and enters case information into

the computer. Closes cases following dispositions.

Receives criminal complaints and related documents, opens case files, enters case information into the computer, and files case documents.

Receives, receipts and records fines, costs, bonds, fees and other monies. Notifies appropriate staff to issue refunds, forfeit and/or apply bond monies to pay fines, costs and other assessments, or distribute monies in accordance with court orders. Balances daily cash receipts as required.

Operates a computer terminal to enter, update, correct and access case information; and to produce computer generated forms.

Documents case activity and other pertinent case information on court documents and in the computer; maintains case histories on each case.

Provides information to attorneys, law enforcement officers, defendants, court patrons and agencies about court policies and procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings and court proceedings in general

Schedules court proceedings and issues notices to the appropriate parties.

Processes garnishments and other post-judgment matters. Issues writs of garnishments, enters payments, verifies garnishment account and judgment balances, and coordinates service of process.

Monitors case files and initiates enforcement action on overdue citations. Prepares and issues default judgements and bond forfeiture notices.

Audits computer generated abstracts of conviction to ensure accuracy and submits abstracts to the Michigan Secretary of State. Communicates frequently with the SOS regarding error lists, and problems in regards to driver's license records.

Distributes and cancels search and arrest warrants as authorized. Maintains records of warrants issued and cancelled and ensures appropriate processing of warrant documents. Enters, modifies, and cancels warrants in the MSP LEIN system. Conducts second party checks of LEIN entries

Prepares and distributes a variety of legal documents, such as jail commitments, orders to show cause, orders for pretrial release and custody, default judgments, delinquency notices and other legal documents.

Prepares and distributes various daily reports, register of actions and notices generated by the computer system.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Six months to one year of general office experience, preferably in a district court or closely related setting.

*Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

View entire job description (https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2448/637688967382770000)

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