Judicial Assistant for Judge Garrett

Position Available
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
Michigan Court of Appeals, Office of Judge Kristina R. Garrett

Salary Range: $49,193.28 - $62,827.92

The Michigan Court of Appeals currently is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Judicial Assistant to Judge Kristina R. Garrett. The person in this position performs a variety of administrative duties to assist in the operation of the Judge’s office in a confidential and professional manner. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage judicial office, docket, electronic databases, documents, and records and ensure case files are complete and matters are completed in a timely manner.
• Proofread opinions, prepare files for cases, motion dockets, committee meetings, Court and outside correspondence, and administrative matters.
• Coordinate case call dates, Court meetings, and personal appointments for Judge.
• Generate original memoranda, correspondence, and orders.
• Serve as initial contact in Judge’s office, answering inquiries or directing callers to appropriate staff and other assigned tasks involved with daily operations.
• Schedule, process, and coordinate votes for the motion docket.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in legal secretarial, administrative, paralegal, or related area.

EXPERIENCE: Five or more years of administrative or legal-related experience in a law firm or court. Extensive experience in a legal, court, or law enforcement setting which utilizes reading and writing skills necessary to complete assigned Court tasks preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Computer skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Software, legal research tools, utilized in the Court.

ABILITY

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and reading and writing skills.

WORK LOCATION: Cadillac Place, Detroit, Michigan

TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat to and include “Judge Garrett Judicial Assistant” in the subject line. If you are unable to send applicant materials electronically, please contact Judicial Human Resources (517) 373-1147

APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 4, 2021

5:00 p.m.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,193.28 - $62,827.92 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All vaccinated and unvaccinated employees are currently required to wear masks and social distance.

Application Question(s):

• TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat to jobapps@courts.mi.gov and include “Judge Garrett Judicial Assistant” in the subject line. If you are unable to send applicant materials electronically, please contact Judicial Human Resources (517) 373-1147

Work Location: One location