FOCB Law Clerk (Part-time)

The Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB) was established to provide circuit courts across the state with management assistance in operating local Friend of the Court (FOC) offices. Our work includes developing local policies and procedures and supporting the courts in administering family law services effectively.

The FOCB Law Clerk will primarily respond to telephone, email, and written inquiries from the public and FOC offices across Michigan. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal and policy research to support customer service inquiries
• Assisting FOCB analysts with writing and research tasks
• Developing policies and procedures for court and FOC operations
• Establishing and implementing child support policy and guidelines
• Developing and publishing public information pamphlets
• Collecting and analyzing data on FOC operations
• Providing training to new FOCB clerks
• Researching legislation and regulations related to child support and custody
• Analyzing state and federal laws to inform policy
• Creating and distributing public service materials statewide
• Writing articles for the quarterly FOCB newsletter, The Pundit
• Compiling and reviewing grievances per statutory requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in law school or an accredited graduate program, with at least one semester completed
• At least two full academic terms remaining before graduation
• Demonstrated interest in family law, public policy, or related fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to research legal or policy issues independently and concisely
• Experience in customer service or handling public inquiries is desirable

CONSIDERATIONS:

We are also willing to consider candidates who do not currently meet the preferred educational criteria, provided the following conditions are met:

· Candidate must be in their final year of an undergraduate degree program

· Candidate must apply to begin law school the year following graduation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to enter and access information from a computer.

· Ability to perform light filing tasks.

SCHEDULE: This job offers flexible scheduling, the ability to take time off during final exams (unpaid), and a flexible in-person/remote work environment. Candidate may be required to work in-person and remotely pursuant to a remote work agreement and must have access to Wi-Fi. This position is a minimum of 12-25 hours/week for approximately nine (9) months (negotiable).

WORK LOCATION : Hall of Justice in Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid (in-person/remote) work schedules may be possible after an orientation period. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan on or before their first day of employment.

TO APPLY: Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than ten (10) pages) in Word or Adobe.pdf to [email protected]. Please include “FOCB Part-Time Law Clerk” in the subject line of your e-mail. If you are unable to e-mail applicant materials, please contact Judicial Human Resources (517) 373-1147 for assistance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPENED UNTIL FILLED

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person