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Title

Juvenile Register 
Union AFSCME Family/Juvenile  
Pay Grade Grade 6  
Wage Scale $23.20-30.18/hour (2026 Wage Scale)  
Description

General Summary:

 

Under the supervision of the Juvenile Division Director/Referee, oversees and participates in the receipt and processing of petitions and all legal documents related to Juvenile Court cases. Maintains court records, schedules juvenile cases for hearings, prepares orders, and performs the duties of a court recorder for Juvenile Court hearings. Assists the Director in assuring that procedural systems are clearly specified and followed.

 

Essential Functions

 

  1. Receives, records, and processes petitions and other legal documents related to abuse and neglect and delinquency cases. Ensures that legal documents are in order, attorneys are appointed and notified in accordance with the Michigan Court Rules, case reports are properly received and distributed, and hearings are scheduled and placed on the appropriate calendars.

 

  1. Assists with case preparation for hearings and reviews cases scheduled for hearings to ensure the case files are complete and information is distributed to all interested parties and attorneys.

 

  1. Schedules and coordinates with attorneys and client dates for hearings in abuse and neglect and delinquency cases.

 

  1. Prepares and submits required Juvenile Court reports to the State Court Administrators Office (SCAO).

 

  1. Records courts proceedings and takes notes of proceedings as required by the judge while functioning as a court recorder.

 

  1. Ensures that juvenile delinquency abstracts and criminal history are properly and correctly submitted to Secretary of State and LEIN.

 

  1. Ensures that juvenile fingerprint and DNA orders are done timely and collections have occurred within timeframes.

 

  1. Responsible for juvenile competency proceedings, handling all related paperwork and filings, and ensuring that timeframes are complied with.

 

  1. Oversees OnBase and JIS records and seeks technical assistance for those databases as well as for the court JAVS systems when needed. Ensures data entry into record of actions (JIS) and case management (OnBase) systems are done correctly and timely.

 

  1. Assists the Director in doing caseload reports review and completing reporting as required by the state.

 

  1. Distributes copies of case files on appeal.

 

  1. Provides administrative support to the Bookkeeper and Deputy Juvenile Registers when needed and performs all associated duties.

 

  1. Performs other duties as required.

 

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

 
Position Requirements

Employment Qualifications:

 

Education:

A high school diploma with supplemental vocational coursework in office management or a related field.

 

Experience:

Five years of progressively more responsible administrative experience in a court setting.

 

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

 

Physical Requirements:

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements):

 

Ability to access county locations.

 

Ability to use a keyboard to enter and retrieve information from a computer.

 

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

 

Ability to perform the physical tasks associated with office operations.

 

Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting in front of computer and/or in court.

 

Working Conditions:

 

Works in an office and court setting.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Position Juvenile Register  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 7/7/2026  
Location St. Joseph County Three Rivers Courts Campus  
About the Organization The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide efficient, dependable services while fostering public trust through collaboration, accountability, and long-term stewardship of county resources. By leading with integrity, St. Joseph County seeks to shape a future that preserves trust, strengthens responsibility, and inspires pride across generations.







St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services.







St. Joseph County provides an excellent benefit package. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a very generous sick and vacation package as well as paid holidays for eligible positions. Pension plans and additional retirement options are also available to eligible employees.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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