Court Recorder

Court Recorder

Starting Rate: $25.80/Hour

Work Schedule: Typical working hours for this position occur during the Court's regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. EST. Working hours infrequently may extend beyond 5:00 p.m. at short notice to accommodate the Court dockets.

Benefits offered with this position: TPOAM Benefits Summary

After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

This position is represented by the TPOAM union. For more information reference the Technical, Professional & Office workers Association of Michigan collective bargaining agreement:
Collective Bargaining Agreements

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the individually assigned judge, provides varied, responsible and independent office administrative and secretarial assistance; records court proceedings and prepares transcripts as required; performs clerical support work; and performs related work as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience:

Have no felony offense convictions;

Pass a criminal background check and drug test;

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable;

Have a minimum of two (2) years office or clerical experience in an office or court environment;

Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Be able to work independently and to set priorities to meet deadlines;

Be able to use sound judgment within established procedural guidelines;

Be able to interact firmly, calmly and impartially with attorneys, litigants, witnesses and the general public;

Be able to work well in a team environment;

Possess attention to detail and accuracy in work performance;

Possess considerable knowledge of legal and medical terminology, spelling, rules of grammar;

Possess considerable knowledge of court rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Possess good organizational, filing, verbal and writing skills;

Computer literate, including the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and Polycom;

Be capable of performing the work related in this posting.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Electronic Operator (CEO)/Certified Electronic Recorder (CER) certification is required. Applicants who have completed the CEO/CER course through MECRA or LCC and are scheduled to test in March 2026 with proof, may apply; however, candidates who currently hold a valid CEO/CER certification will be given first consideration.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience:

Experience working with JAVS digital court recording software. Experience working with JIS case management system.

Experience typing transcripts of court proceedings.

Experience working with JAVS, Zoom, Polycom and You Tube in combination to create a virtual courtroom.

View Additional Requirements and Information at: 15th District Court-Court Recorder Job Description

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