Clerk II - Probate Court
Company: Kent County, MI
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary: $18.08 Hourly
Location : County Courthouse 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2404-294-0000
Department: Probate Court
Opening Date: 04/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
Duties will include receiving and examining documents for filing
and docketing information in the court's case management system,
preparing documents for scanning and imaging, assisting customers
via phone, email and in person with questions, hearing dates and
copy requests, reviewing files to ensure proper documentation has
been received, assisting with genealogy projects, filing, preparing
or submitting orders to the Michigan State Police to add or remove
individuals from LEIN, performing clearance checks for proposed
fiduciaries, analyzing and preparing reports, sending notices
regarding deficiencies and suspending delinquent fiduciaries,
utilizing and updating court spreadsheets, preparing orders and
performing other duties as assigned.
Applicants who are selected to move forward will receive an email
with instructions regarding the next steps in our employment
process. Please monitor the email address you included on your
employment application for further instructions (including
junk/spam folders)*
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent with one year of clerical
experience. Requires skill in filing, maintaining office records
and operating various office equipment. Must be self-motivated,
organized, detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook applications. Excellent communication skills and the
ability to interact with diverse populations are essential. Court
or legal environment experience desirable. Probate experience
desirable.
Additional Information
*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email
address indicated on your application*
Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense
of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review
our Core Values.
https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf
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Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
TPOAM
Full-Time
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network
HMO
Prescription Provider - Optum Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per
person, per year)
All other Services - 50% of reasonable costs (including
Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with
participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000;
Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual begins at hire
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month.
96 hours per year.
See union contract for further details
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at
least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees
completing 6 months of service during the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours.
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the
employee's retirement bank bonus.
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM
or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM
Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess
of 40 hours per week
Call Back Pay
Guaranteed 2 hours paid at time and a half
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see
policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per
pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension
Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other
than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for
all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of
retirement.
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical
benefits premium supplement
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
TPOAM
Part-Time
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period
contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and
wellness exam incentives.
Dental Plan
Not eligible
Vision Plan
Not eligible
Life Insurance
Not eligible
Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours.
See union contract for further details
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized
holiday
Paid Time Off
20 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at
least 6 months of service credit.)
Pro-rated based upon remaining months in the year for employees
completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 9 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM
or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM
Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess
of 40 hours per week
Call Back Pay
Not Eligible
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per
pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension
Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other
than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for
all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of
retirement
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical
benefits premium supplement
*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits
information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the
summary plan descriptions.
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