Magistrate

Description

• Become an active member of the Michigan Association of District Court Magistrates;
• Maintain compliance with Michigan Continuing Judicial Education requirements;

Requirements

• Be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan;
• Possess strong public speaking skills;
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test;
• Possess good organizational, filing, verbal and writing skills;
• A thorough understanding of the rules of evidence, case law, and trial practice and procedures.
• Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Be a resident of and a registered voter in the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan;
• Have advanced knowledge of computers, online legal resources, and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Possess the ability to use sound judgment within established procedural guidelines;
• Have no felony offense convictions;
• Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable;
• Be a graduate of an accredited law school;
• Not less than three years of litigation experience in the practice of law in the State of Michigan; and
• Be able to work independently and to set priorities to meet deadlines;
• Be able to work well in a team environment;
• Be capable of performing the work related in this posting.
• Successfully complete the Michigan Judicial Institute/State Court Administrative Office Magistrate training program within one year after employment to retain this position;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance