Court Recorder - Assignment Clerk

at  Allegan County

JOB SUMMARY

Schedules Circuit Court, Family Division proceedings, coordinates scheduling with involved parties, addresses requests for adjournments and tracks scheduled cases. Uses digital recording equipment to make verbatim record of court proceedings. Prepares transcripts of court proceedings as required and maintains required records.
Starting Wage Range: $23.71 per hour to start - Full Time

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Additional legal terminology, legal secretarial, or related coursework desirable

Experience:

• One to two years of case processing experience, preferably in a circuit court or closely related setting

1. Schedules family division matters for hearings, motions, conferences, trials and
   dispositions, prepares and maintains the court calendar and prepares and
   distributes dockets for scheduled matters.
2. Tracks status and progress of cases to determine future scheduling and court
   action requirements in ensure compliance with case flow management standards.
   Modifies court calendar and docket as needed to meet standards.
3. Utilizes digital recording equipment to record court proceedings. Prepares a log
   of activity during recording as required by court recording standards.
4. Prepares timely verbatim transcripts of court proceedings upon request.
   Proofreads transcripts and certifies copies and prepares billings as appropriate.
   Maintains files of transcripts, recordings and other related materials.
5. Appoints counsel to represent defendants in neglect/abuse and delinquency cases
   as directed by the judges. Maintains records of appointments and prepares the
   annual appointed counsel report.
6. Receives and screens telephone calls, mail, clients and visitors; directing people
   to the proper person or location. Provides basic case information and interprets
   court policy and procedures to court patrons.