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SalaryJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Perform responsible secretarial and clerical work for the Public Defender Attorneys.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Department Head or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.
- With reasonable speed and accuracy and with fluency in legal terminology, transcribe dictation, type legal briefs, affidavits, writs, subpoenas, and other legal papers; and compose and type correspondences and directed by the Public Defender Attorneys.
- Coordinate court scheduling with Public Defender Attorneys.
- Prepare documents relating to prison reimbursement, including documentation of all Public Defender activities on each case.
- Ordering supplies, business cards, and other miscellaneous equipment
- Schedule hearings, motions, pre-trials, and sentences; make appointments and perform public contact work
- Perform related work as required.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION, ESPERIENCE and/or QUALIFICATIONS: An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training, qualifications and/or experience.
- Graduation from an accredited high school, including supplemented by course in typing and computer literacy
- Considerable experience of three (3) to five (5) years in performing reasonable clerical work involving a court or a law office
- Reasonable knowledge of modern computer programs
- Reasonable knowledge of modern office and bookkeeping practices and procedures
- Considerable speed and accuracy in transcription dictation
- Ability to prepare a variety of legal and other written records and reports
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily indoors and requires standing and sitting for extended periods
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to hear and speak over the phone and in one-on-one communication needs
- Must be able to see and notice the needs of clients
Additional Information
Department: Public Defender's Office
Position #: 11640
Overtime Exempt: No
Union: Non-Union / Full-Time (37.50 hours per week/1,950 hours per year)
Pay Grade: NU7528 (starting hourly rate listed at the top of this posting)
Work Location: Annex Building
Fringe benefits include:
- Health Insurance - Eligible employees have an option between five (5) Simply Blue health plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Employee premium requirements vary by plan type
- Dental Insurance - Delta Dental of Michigan. Employer paid premium
- Vision Insurance - Optional. Employee and Employer split monthly premium 50%/50%
- Life Insurance - Employer paid premium
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Employer paid premium
- Short Term Disability - Employer paid premium
- Long Term Disability - Employer paid premium
- Defined Contribution 401(a) Money Purchase Plan - Mandatory participation 5% employee / 5% employer funded.
- Accumulated paid leave
- Various holidays
Additional employment information may be found at https://www.lenawee.mi.us/303/Human-Resources
Disclaimer
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LENAWEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
