ATTORNEY/REFEREE JUVENILE COURT - Jackson County

Under the direction of the Circuit/Family/Probate Court Administrator, serves as referee for a variety of hearings in which juveniles are charged with offenses classified as misdemeanors or felonies by the Michigan Criminal Code. Conducts preliminary hearings and inquiries, evidentiary hearings, adjudications, dispositional hearings, review hearings as well as traffic hearings and financial reviews. Holds preliminary hearings in which juveniles are alleged to have been abused or neglected by a parent, guardian or custodian. Conducts bench warrant arraignments and a variety of hearings related to the payment of child support and child support orders.

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SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE; BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE!

This is an exempt level position with excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off and holidays, effective date of hire!

CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance; $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Full time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan. The employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $850 annually with an employer contribution of $1,950 annually.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Juris Doctorate . Graduation from an accredited law school.

Experience: Two to three years’ experience practicing law with an emphasis on litigation, juvenile law, and child support, providing a thorough understanding of the rules of evidence and the applicable statutes, case law and trial procedure.

Other Requirements: Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association.

Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:

• Basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, Fax, etc.
• Computer programs including word processing.
• Complete working knowledge of DHHS, including CPS and ARS.
• Complete working knowledge of juvenile placement options.

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* Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
* Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,612.80 - $107,036.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• State of Michigan Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person