Circuit Court Clerk - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Job Responsibilities 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)* The successful candidate will provide skilled and complex legal clerical duties for the 17th Circuit Court Case Management Department in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Duties will include assigning mediators, managing the court’s roster of mediators, scheduling case evaluations, preparing orders, case evaluation awards, and variety of other ADR related tasks.
The successful candidate will have regular contact with mediators, attorneys, and judicial staff.
This individual may also be responsible for performing miscellaneous duties for the court as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or GED combined with post-secondary training in legal or court procedures.
or Two (2) years para-professional experience in a legal environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and 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, and Outlook applications.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse populations are essential.
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Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryTPOAMFull-TimeEffective January 1, 2023Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumHealth Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMOPrescription Provider – Optum Rx20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretaxEligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentivesMedical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TOHUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - VariproClass 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 familyVision Plan - VSPNo charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctorsLife Insurance$50,000 Term Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceSelf-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000Flexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent CareVacation LeaveAccrual begins at hire8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month.
96 hours per year.
See union contract for further details Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness67% of gross wages; 26 week benefitEligible after 6 months of service creditEligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hoursLong-Term Disability60% of wages to age 65; waiting period 180 daysHolidays11 Scheduled Holidays(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)Paid Time Off40 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 PeriodFirst 6 months of employmentShift Differential$0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or laterWeekend Differential $0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM MondayOvertime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per weekCall Back PayGuaranteed 2 hours paid at time and a halfMerit IncreasesSee contract for merit levelsTuition Reimbursement$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)MileagePublished IRS RateDeferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay periodRetirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.
23% of pre-tax earningsRetirement Bonus BankEmployees 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 PremiumBased on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplementKent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryTPOAMPart-TimeEffective January 1, 2023Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumEligible 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 PlanNot eligibleVision PlanNot eligibleLife InsuranceNot eligibleSupplemental Life InsuranceNot eligibleFlexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent CareVacation LeaveAccrual based on weekly hours.
See union contract for further detailsSickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness67% of gross wages; 26 week benefitEligible after 6 months of service creditLong Term Disability60% of wages; waiting period 180 daysHolidays4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holidayPaid Time Off20 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 PeriodFirst 9 months of employmentShift Differential$0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or laterWeekend Differential $0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM MondayOvertime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per weekCall Back PayNot EligibleMerit IncreasesSee contract for merit levelsTuition ReimbursementNot eligibleMileagePublished IRS RateDeferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay periodRetirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.
23% of pre-tax earningsRetirement Bonus BankEmployees 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 retirementSupplement to Medical Benefits PremiumBased 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.