County of Calhoun, MI
Salary:
$18.26 - $26.51 Hourly Location :
Battle Creek, MI Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00078 Department:
District Court Opening Date:
10/29/2025 Closing Date:
11/4/2025 12:00 AM Eastern Bargaining Unit:
TPOAM-DISTRICT
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a Clerical Services Supervisor/Manager (Civil, Traffic, Criminal, Probation, Warrant) or Accounting Manager (Counter, Accounts Receivable). Performs a variety of complex clerical tasks involved in processing civil, criminal and traffic and collection cases. Provides information and assistance to law enforcement officers, attorneys, defendants, and court patrons. Substitutes for other court staff and provides general clerical assistance to the Judges and administrative staff. Deputy District Court Clerks will be required to perform work in one or more of the following areas of the court: civil, criminal, traffic, probation, scheduling, warrant, counter, accounts receivable or other areas as individually assigned. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Civil:
Opens, processes, and closes general civil, small claims and summary proceedings cases. Records and processes complaints and pleadings, distributes and files civil documents, enters case information into the computer, coordinates service of process, prepares legal documents, and enters defaults, orders, and judgements. Receives, receipts and records fees and other monies. Notifies appropriate staff to issue refunds or distribute monies in accordance with court orders. Operates a computer terminal to enter, update, correct and access case information; and to produce computer generated forms. Documents case activity and other pertinent case information on court documents and in the computer; maintains case histories on each case. Provides information to attorneys, law enforcement officers, defendants, court patrons and agencies about court policies and procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings and civil proceedings in general. Schedules court proceedings and issues proper notices to the appropriate parties. Processes garnishments and other post-judgement matters. Issues writs of garnishments and coordinates service of process. Assists defendants, attorneys, and members of the public concerning case file, status, disposition, and proceedings in general. Explain local court procedures and possible results of various alternative courses of action. Opens and processes a wide variety of civil matters including general civil, small claims, tenancy cases and garnishments. Includes typing necessary forms, filing papers, collecting various fees. Processes garnishments, includes receiving and disbursing monies. Operates a personal computer, calculator, and/or other office machines. Closes and rings out the registers when assigned the counter. Makes corrections necessary to ensure proper accountability of monies received.
Qualifications
High School graduation or equivalent One year of general office experience, preferably in a district court or closely related setting A high level of confidentiality Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and computer information systems skills ** Collections experience desired.
Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full-time employees?
Medical:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options Dental:
100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental Vision:
100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health):
Most Services 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance:
100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D Short Term Disability:
100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks Retirement:
Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet Benefit Guide:
Find detailed information about the Paid Time Off:
Start through fourth years - 168 Hours (4.2 weeks based on 40-hour work week) Fifth through ninth years - 208 Hours (5.2 weeks) Tenth through fourteenth years - 248 Hours (6.2 weeks) Fifteen and Subsequent years - 288 Hours (7.2 weeks)
Amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week
Paid Holidays:
14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan) Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee Wellness Program Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee) Learn more about
Living in Calhoun County Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction.
$18.26 - $26.51 Hourly Location :
Battle Creek, MI Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00078 Department:
District Court Opening Date:
10/29/2025 Closing Date:
11/4/2025 12:00 AM Eastern Bargaining Unit:
TPOAM-DISTRICT
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a Clerical Services Supervisor/Manager (Civil, Traffic, Criminal, Probation, Warrant) or Accounting Manager (Counter, Accounts Receivable). Performs a variety of complex clerical tasks involved in processing civil, criminal and traffic and collection cases. Provides information and assistance to law enforcement officers, attorneys, defendants, and court patrons. Substitutes for other court staff and provides general clerical assistance to the Judges and administrative staff. Deputy District Court Clerks will be required to perform work in one or more of the following areas of the court: civil, criminal, traffic, probation, scheduling, warrant, counter, accounts receivable or other areas as individually assigned. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Civil:
Opens, processes, and closes general civil, small claims and summary proceedings cases. Records and processes complaints and pleadings, distributes and files civil documents, enters case information into the computer, coordinates service of process, prepares legal documents, and enters defaults, orders, and judgements. Receives, receipts and records fees and other monies. Notifies appropriate staff to issue refunds or distribute monies in accordance with court orders. Operates a computer terminal to enter, update, correct and access case information; and to produce computer generated forms. Documents case activity and other pertinent case information on court documents and in the computer; maintains case histories on each case. Provides information to attorneys, law enforcement officers, defendants, court patrons and agencies about court policies and procedures, case status, scheduling of court proceedings and civil proceedings in general. Schedules court proceedings and issues proper notices to the appropriate parties. Processes garnishments and other post-judgement matters. Issues writs of garnishments and coordinates service of process. Assists defendants, attorneys, and members of the public concerning case file, status, disposition, and proceedings in general. Explain local court procedures and possible results of various alternative courses of action. Opens and processes a wide variety of civil matters including general civil, small claims, tenancy cases and garnishments. Includes typing necessary forms, filing papers, collecting various fees. Processes garnishments, includes receiving and disbursing monies. Operates a personal computer, calculator, and/or other office machines. Closes and rings out the registers when assigned the counter. Makes corrections necessary to ensure proper accountability of monies received.
Qualifications
High School graduation or equivalent One year of general office experience, preferably in a district court or closely related setting A high level of confidentiality Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and computer information systems skills ** Collections experience desired.
Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full-time employees?
Medical:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options Dental:
100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental Vision:
100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health):
Most Services 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance:
100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D Short Term Disability:
100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks Retirement:
Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet Benefit Guide:
Find detailed information about the Paid Time Off:
Start through fourth years - 168 Hours (4.2 weeks based on 40-hour work week) Fifth through ninth years - 208 Hours (5.2 weeks) Tenth through fourteenth years - 248 Hours (6.2 weeks) Fifteen and Subsequent years - 288 Hours (7.2 weeks)
Amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week
Paid Holidays:
14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan) Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee Wellness Program Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee) Learn more about
Living in Calhoun County Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction.