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Current Open Position(s)

48^th DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL LAW CLERK

 Position

Judicial Law Clerk for the 48^th District Court, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

This position is full-time. Includes health insurance, access to the Court’s flexible spending plan and retirement plans.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure

Please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to pdunn@48thdc.us.

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities, include, but are not limited to the following:

Researching and summarizing criminal and civil motions, statutes and court rules in pending cases. Reviewing designated files to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, time limits, service, etc. The clerk also serves as court recorder for in person and remote Zoom court proceedings, and performs the duties of court bailiff, which includes opening the courtroom, ensuring readiness for proceedings, and checking in litigants. The clerk will prepare jury notices, communicate with jury pool members and sequester juries during trial. The position mandates assisting court staff when necessary and performing general support staff functions. The clerk must pay extraordinary attention to detail, professional work product, respectful and professional demeanor, sensitivity with court files, and respectful communications with all litigants and members of the public.

Qualifications

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law.

Strong legal research and writing skills. Advanced proficiency using ZOOM.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

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