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JOB SUMMARY:
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Under the supervision of the Friend of the Court Director, plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and evaluates staff and activities related to department management, and domestic relations cases as specified under Michigan law. Provides expert professional assistance to the Director, the judiciary, administration, and administrative support staff in all areas related to family law and the Friend of the Court (FOC). Performs related work as assigned.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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Essential Duties:
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In conjunction with the FOC Director, plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development. Responsible for coaching, discipline, and annual employee evaluations. Interprets applicable laws and regulations, and county policies to subordinates.
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Develops and oversees the process for measuring and reporting program and staff outcomes including goal setting, standardization of procedures, establishing key indicators, and any additional reporting for use in departmental-level decision-making.
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Monitors and ensures compliance with IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement grant funding. Proactively adopts, educates, and informs staff of changes and modifications to specific job functions that impact grant funding.
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Oversees the activity of the Division to ensure the necessary work is processed in a timely, effective, and efficient fashion. Maintains statistical analysis of Division workflow.
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Provides direct client services in crisis, complex, or difficult situations; conducts referee hearings, resolves grievances, and testifies in court.
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Interprets laws, regulations, and County/Court policies to staff; provides expert professional assistance in handling difficult case-related or administrative problems.
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Monitors legislation, court decisions, and administrative actions that may affect the operation of the division. Confers with the Friend of the Court regarding operational implications and implements changes upon approval.
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Oversees the maintenance of accurate records, including the accounting for and distribution of support payments. Assists with directing the automation of case and financial records and the preparation of mandated reports to various governmental agencies.
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Interprets labor agreements, laws and regulations, and personnel policies and procedures to staff to ensure compliance.
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Manages or assists with one or more aspects of ongoing Division projects.
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Directs and performs professional-level work in specific mandated program areas, including legal services, investigations, mediation, enforcement, and the processing of paternity and custody cases.
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Identifies training needs and develops training programs for the Division, including developing a manual.
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Monitors and manages system changes within the child support program related to, but not limited to, MICSES, Business Objects, KidStar, and OnBase. Communicates such information to FOC management and staff and formulates plans for dealing with such changes.
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Represents the Friend of the Court Office on various work groups across the State of Michigan (Data Visualization, FOCA, MISDU JAD, etc.). Serves on advisory committees throughout the IV-D program.
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Meets with the other Division managers of the Friend of the Court to coordinate work activities and processes/develop consistent responses to issues that affect other Divisions. Conducts periodic meetings within the Division.
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Supports the FOC Director as an additional point of contact for complex organizational, employment and programmatic matters.
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Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports.
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Serves as the Friend of the Court Director in his/her absence.
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Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
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Important Duties:
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Conducts a variety of analytical and special projects as assigned.
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Uses standard office equipment including a computer terminal in the course of work. May drive a County or personal vehicle in the course of work.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Principles, practices, and procedures related to domestic relations and family law.
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Public sector management.
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Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Principles of legal research and investigation.
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Techniques of mediation and the psychology of family systems.
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Local courtroom practices and procedures in the family division.
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Principles and practices of employee management.
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Research, data analysis, and report preparation techniques.
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Computer applications related to the work.
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Basic budgetary principles and practices.
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Basic financial record-keeping practices.
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Planning, organizing, and directing the work of professional, technical and office support staff.
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Training others in work procedures and providing for their professional development.
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Working with adverse parties to reach productive resolutions to issues.
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Working with competing interests within an office environment to reach productive and effective decisions.
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Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, policies, and regulations to staff and clients.
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Developing and implementing procedures in response to new legislation.
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Team building and leadership.
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Working with people from diverse backgrounds.
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Analyzing complex administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing sound recommendations within a stressful environment.
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Setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.
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Maintaining accurate records and files.
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Preparing clear, concise, and effective written materials.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
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Operating standard office equipment, including e.g. personal computer.
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Computer applications and case management systems related to the work.
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LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
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Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
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Possession of a valid driver's license.
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Domestic Relations Mediation Training within one year of hire.
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BACKGROUND CHECK
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Pursuant to MCL 15.651 - 15.654, Public Employee Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Check Act, all IV-D staff will be subjected to a fingerprint-based background investigation.
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Additional satisfactory background check if requested by a partnering agency.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Duties may require an employee to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
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EDUCATION
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Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan is preferred, and will be required for specific deputy responsibilities. The Employer may, when suitable for duties to be assigned, consider and substitute relevant work experience within a Friend of the Court office.
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EXPERIENCE
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Five (5) years' experience in family law, and the management or supervision of legal staff.
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This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.
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FILING DEADLINE: 6/9/26
CONTROL NUMBER: 2605-2840-3253-0003
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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