Circuit Court Clerk

Circuit Court Clerk

Salary

$23.31 Hourly

Location

County Courthouse 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2607-283-12

Department

Circuit Court

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide skilled and complex legal clerical duties for the 17th Circuit Court Case Management Department. Duties will include preparing and mailing neglect summons; motions and orders for alternative service; preparing publications and notices; appointing counsel for neglect and abuse cases; scheduling neglect and abuse preliminary hearings; and preparing and mailing a variety of orders and other pleadings. The successful candidate will have regular contact with judicial staff, attorneys, agencies, and other court personnel. This individual may also be responsible for performing miscellaneous duties for the court as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED combined with post-secondary training in legal or court procedures.

or

Two (2) years para-professional experience in a legal environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Requires skill in filing, maintaining office records and operating various office equipment. Must be self-motivated, organized, detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse populations are essential.

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

WHY WORK AT KENT COUNTY?

Invest In Your Future

You can build a secure, lasting career here with benefits that support you and your family.

Make a Difference

Be a part of something meaningful and witness the direct impact of what you do.

Be Part of a Team

Teamwork allows us to achieve together what none of us could do alone.

Lead with Integrity

Be part of a workplace that values honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing.

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This position requires some post-secondary training in legal or Court procedures, or two years experience in a legal environment. Please briefly describe how you meet this requirement below:

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If you have already answered the following three questions in a previous recruitment, please write N/A as your response to the 3 behavioral questions. If you have not yet answered these questions or are unsure, please answer the questions with detail to move forward in this evidence-based selection process.

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1. Talk about a time when you had to take responsibility for a mistake that you made (in a work environment), including what you learned from the mistake.

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2. Tell us about a time you had to learn to get along with someone that you found to be very difficult in a work environment (co-worker, peer supervisor). How did you work through the issue and what was the outcome?

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3. Tell us about a time you provided extraordinary customer service, and why you went above and beyond.

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Employer Kent County

Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

1-800-386-4484

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm