Attorney/Referee (Friend of the Court)
Full Time
Entry Level
2+ years
Posted 1 week ago
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This Attorney/Referee performs highly responsible, quasi-judicial duties within the Family Division, taking testimony and recommending timely actions to Judges for juvenile and domestic dockets.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary hearings including swearing in witnesses, taking testimony, and advising parties of constitutional rights.
- Make recommendations regarding attorney appointments, acceptance/rejection of petitions for formal hearings, and detention/release pending hearings.
- Set bond and conduct formal hearings, making recommendations on guilt, innocence, or dismissal.
- Answer questions during and after court hours concerning court matters and preliminary hearings.
- Provide after-hours intake coverage on a rotating basis.
- Conduct hearings related to the domestic docket, primarily for unrepresented parties.
Requirements
- Law school graduate
- Attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
Qualifications
- Law school graduate
- At least two (2) years' professional experience preferred, with a practice emphasis in Family Law including domestic and/or juvenile work.
Nice to Have
- 2+ years professional experience with family law emphasis (domestic and/or juvenile)