Closing Date: 14th April, 2024
Description:
Position Summary:Serve as referee for a variety of hearings in which juveniles are charged with offenses classified as misdemeanors or felonies by the Michigan Criminal Code. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association. Prefer two to three years' experience with litigation, juvenile law, and child support. Easily apply be entering your personal contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume.
Position Description:
Responsibilities:
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.
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.
