Court Services Officer - Circuit Court

at  Calhoun County of Michigan

JOB

Under the supervision of a Circuit Court Judge and the Court Administrator, the Judicial Court Services Officer assists the judge in managing hearings in the courtroom (both in-person and virtual hearings) and assists with case processing before and after court events.

Ensures courtroom (physical and/or virtual) is ready for court proceedings.Manages litigants prior to and during hearings.Assists the judge in the courtroom during hearings.Uses electronic recording equipment to record court proceedings, including properly logging hearings and exhibits.Updates case records in case management system as case events occur, such as case dispositions, orders, and future hearing dates.Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing orders for the judge, processing paperwork for completed and upcoming court events, and maintaining court files.Answers phone calls to judicial office and provides information to callers in response to routine inquiries, including referring to appropriate external offices.Assists in scheduling court hearings, preparing hearing notices, preparing and reviewing cases prior to hearings, and generating orders and other documents as needed by the judge.Provides assistance to and substitutes for other court units and/or court staff as required