Attorney Magistrate

Description

Join the team. Make a difference and earn the public's trust and confidence. Serve our community with the highest standards of fairness and justice. The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for a part-time Attorney Magistrate for an average of 15 hours per week in the 62B District Court.

Pay and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.29-$47.29, dependent on qualifications and experience. The City of Kentwood offers free access to an employee assistance program. Part-time employees are also eligible for paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We're proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer a fully paid parental leave benefit. Our policy provides employees with four weeks of fully paid leave following birth, adoption or placement for adoption. Employees who give birth are eligible for an additional two weeks of leave for a total of six weeks fully paid.

We also cover the cost of job-related training, certifications, and licenses to help our team members excel in their positions. Employees also enjoy free access to a fitness room and all employees receive a discount on city recreation programs and rentals.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Judge, main responsibilities for this role include performing professional duties for the Court in accordance with Administrative Order 2009-6, effective January 1, 2010, and MCL 600.8501. This position is at the pleasure of the District Court Judge and the appointment of this position is subject to approval of the Kentwood City Commission.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited school of law, verification required.
• A registered elector in the district of Kentwood.
• Has a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan, verification required.
• Completion of training course in traffic law adjudication and sanctions by SCAO.
• Minimum of three years legal experience is preferred.
• File a performance bond in the amount of $50,000 with Kent County Treasurer and Chief Judge.
• Must be able to maintain and confirm a minimum of 24 hours of Continued Legal Education (CLE) every two years.
• Must be able to pass a full background check, including drug test screening. Due to federal regulations candidates may not test positive for marijuana.

Please review the full job description and requirements for more details.

About the 62B District Court

The City of Kentwood is home to the 62-B District Court, which helps resolve disputes, promote rehabilitation and protect the community through its services. The court strives to earn the public's trust and confidence by providing a fair and just forum for the resolution of civil and criminal disputes, providing services in a professional, timely and efficient manner with respect and courtesy, educating and providing services in an understandable and user-friendly fashion, being accountable for the resources invested in the court and recognizing the changing needs of the judicial system and the people it serves. The court has a civil division, criminal division, landlord/tenant division, probation department, small claims division and traffic division.

About the City of Kentwood

A community of more than 54,000 residents and growing, Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and welcoming city with vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses that make it a wonderful place to live and work. The City offers easy access to a variety of amenities including many of West Michigan's destination shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation options. This, along with Kentwood's outstanding public-school systems, wide variety of businesses and career and education advancement opportunities attract a diverse population.

With a mission of providing high quality services to foster a thriving community for all, Kentwood maintains a culture of excellent customer service, actively providing a responsive and responsible local government with a focus on continual improvement.

The City of Kentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to join our supportive, dynamic team. This position will remain open until filled.