Deputy Court Clerk

Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for a Deputy Court Clerk in the Criminal Division 62B District Court.

Pay and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.73-26.44, dependent on qualifications and experience. The City of Kentwood offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 9% employer retirement plan contribution, 11 paid holidays, three personal days, 12 sick days and up to four weeks of vacation annually.

We're proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer a fully paid parental leave benefit. Our policy provides employees with four weeks of fully paid leave following birth, adoption or placement for adoption. Employees who give birth are eligible for an additional two weeks of leave for a total of six weeks fully paid.

We also offer competitive medical insurance with a 2% employee premium share, ranging from $8.22-$19 biweekly, as well as free telehealth visits. Employees enjoy no-cost dental insurance, vision coverage, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution ranging from $750 - $1500, flexible spending account options and a generous retirement health savings plan. Additionally, we provide employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees and free access to an employee assistance program.

We cover the cost of job-related training, certifications and licenses to help our team members excel in their positions. All employees also receive a discount on city recreation programs and rentals.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Court Administrator, main responsibilities for this role include performing a variety of court-related administrative support duties.

Our ideal candidate has a high school diploma/GED and two years of administrative support experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in warrant entry, modification, cancellation, and LEIN validation. Please view the full job description and requirements for more details.

About the 62B District Court

The City of Kentwood is home to the 62-B District Court, which helps resolve disputes, promote rehabilitation and protect the community through its services. The court strives to earn the public’s trust and confidence by providing a fair and just forum for the resolution of civil and criminal disputes, providing services in a professional, timely and efficient manner with respect and courtesy, educating and providing services in an understandable and user-friendly fashion, being accountable for the resources invested in the court and recognizing the changing needs of the judicial system and the people it serves. The court has a civil division, criminal division, landlord/tenant division, probation department, small claims division and traffic division.

About the City of Kentwood

The City of Kentwood is a community of more than 54,000 residents and growing, Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and welcoming city with vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses that make it a wonderful place to live and work.

The city offers easy access to a variety of amenities including many of West Michigan’s destination shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation options. Within our 21 square miles are more than 13 miles of non-motorized trails and 15 parks that cover 301 acres and offer a range of amenities from pickleball to splashpads. This, along with Kentwood’s outstanding public-school systems, wide variety of businesses and career and education advancement opportunities attract a diverse population.

Centrally located, Kentwood is an easy local commute, thanks to many public and private transport options. It’s also just outside of downtown Grand Rapids and a short drive from the Lake Michigan shore, offering ample opportunities for both big city lights and nature-filled adventures.

With a mission of providing high quality services to foster a thriving community for all, Kentwood maintains a culture of excellent customer service, actively providing a responsive and responsible local government with a focus on continual improvement.

The City of Kentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to join our supportive, dynamic team! Applications will be accepted through 2/12/2024.