Overview & Benefits:
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We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!
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Announcement Information:
DO NOT APPLY ON-LINE: Interested persons must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to:
PAPER COPIES: Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
Attention: Hon.
Lorie Savin
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-0404
ELECTRONIC COPIES: Ms. Joanne Thorndycraft
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General Summary:
Performs computerized legal research, writes pre-hearing reports, makes recommendations regarding options for judicial action, and drafts opinions and orders involving complex domestic relations and juvenile court (neglect and delinquency) matters.
Renders legal advice to judges regarding changes in and interpretation of civil, criminal, and Family Court statutes, case law, and procedures.
Assists in coordinating chambers operations and corresponding docket to ensure compliance with statutes, case law, administrative orders, and court rules.
Under limited direction, assesses and analyzes complex legal issues, provides information about courtroom procedures and legal processes to attorneys and self-represented litigants, advises parties regarding the relative strengths of their respective positions, and facilitates discussion between parties to reach settlement on disputed issues.
Acts as liaison between the court, litigants, attorneys, and court personnel.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Be licensed to practice law and maintain membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
Special Requirements:
Have graduated from an ABA-approved law school and passed the Michigan State Bar Examination.
Have legal work experience, including position(s) of comparable responsibility with other courts, as a practicing attorney, or as a mediator, arbitrator, or facilitator.
Other positions may be deemed comparable by the judge or circuit court administrator.
Have a working knowledge of civil, criminal, and Family Court procedural law, including such areas as constitutional law, commercial litigation, environmental law, federal preemption, class actions, murder, criminal sexual conduct, property, contracts, employment law, insurance law, torts and all areas of Family Court.
Have superior written communication skills, including the ability to be clear, thorough, and succinct.
Exhibit the ability to verbally communicate clearly, firmly, and politely when interacting with the public.
Demonstrate an ability to prioritize, be organized, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Pass the employment physical examination established for this classification.
Pay Range:
USD $83,320.00 - USD $111,632.00 /Yr.
EEO Statement:
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.