Judicial Assistant; Honorable Nicole Goodson

Family-Domestic Division

Under the limited supervision of a Judge, provides administrative support services, organizing, coordinating and processing incoming and outgoing information, processing routine legal paperwork, and drafting correspondence for the Judge’s signature. Employees in this title are expected to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Manages daily office activities, types, formats, and proofreads correspondence, reports, and other documents using computer software, reads and screens incoming mail, prepares outgoing mail, answers and screens telephone calls, and receives visitors.
• Arranges, schedules, and prepares calendars of meetings and appointments, prepares and distributes agendas, attends meetings, records and prepares minutes for distribution, and maintains files of meeting notes and materials.
• Develops responses to correspondence for the judge’s signature.
• Takes and transcribes legal dictation.
• Prepares confidential correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Establishes and maintains a filing system and the judge’s reference library.
• Provides information to attorneys, litigants, and others regarding court procedures; compiles and analyzes information for reports and budgets.
• Summarizes and compiles various court opinions; compiles and maintains standard jury instructions and other information.
• Inventories and orders necessary office supplies, equipment repairs, and operation of standard office equipment.
• Assists the Judge with various administrative duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study.
• Experience commensurate with the job that demonstrates the required skills and competencies may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative work experience.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and relevant software and systems.
• If the employee drives on behalf of the Court, the employee must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, no‑fault insurance, and access to a vehicle.

• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce positive results.
• Ability to communicate questions and answers and to explain Court procedures to internal and external customers courteously and professionally.
• Ability to accept constructive direction.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high‑stress situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, employees, officials, and external contacts.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public and address their questions or problems courteously and effectively, seeking assistance when needed.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skill in managing one’s own time and meeting deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of Court processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Typical customer‑service office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise.
• Employees may encounter individuals who may be under duress.

Successful completion of a criminal and IV‑D background check, fingerprinting and rechecks. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

In addition to wages, a retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision benefits, the Court offers generous vacation time and a comprehensive holiday schedule that includes a paid end‑of‑year shut down. Eligible employees may also receive student loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The Court is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, handicap/disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, or any other legally protected status. The Court is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that pertain to employment.