Attorney​/Referee; Friend Court

Starting Pay

Step 0: $48.6197 Hourly ($101,129).

Step A: $52.6745 Hourly ($109,563).

Step B: $56.7293 Hourly ($117,997).

Must be a law school graduate and an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

At least two (2) years of professional experience preferred, with a practice emphasis in Family Law including domestic and/or juvenile work.

Must be able to perform essential job duties and functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Performs highly responsible, quasi-judicial duties in court, including taking testimony of witnesses and making timely recommendations to the Family Division Judges related to juvenile and domestic dockets, as may be permitted by law; appointed by the Chief Judge and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.

• Conducts preliminary hearings which may include swearing in witnesses, taking testimony, advising parties of their constitutional rights, making recommendations regarding appointment of attorneys, making recommendations on the acceptance or rejection of petitions for formal hearings and detention or release pending formal hearings and setting bond.
• Conducts formal hearings which may include swearing in witnesses, advising parties of their constitutional rights, taking testimony and making recommendations including guilt, innocence or dismissal.
• Answers questions during and after court hours concerning court matters and preliminary hearings.
• Provides after-hours intake coverage on a rotating basis.
• Conducts hearings related to the domestic docket, primarily those in which parties are not represented by counsel.