ATTORNEY/REFEREE (FRIEND OF THE COURT)
Company: Genesee County, MI
Location: Flint
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Starting Pay: $48.6197 Hourly
($101,129) Step A: $52.6745 Hourly ($109,563) Step B: $56.7293
Hourly ($117,997) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Must be a law school
graduate -AND- an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of
Michigan. At least two (2) years' professional experience
preferred, with a practice emphasis in Family Law including
domestic and/or juvenile work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able
to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without
reasonable accommodations. JOB SUMMARY : Performs highly
responsible, quasi-judicial duties in Court, including the taking
of testimony of witnesses and making timely recommendations to the
Family Division Judges related to juvenile and domestic dockets, as
may be permitted by law; appointed by the Chief Judge and serves at
the pleasure of the Chief Judge. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
: Conducts preliminary hearings which may include swearing in
witnesses, taking testimony, advising parties of their
constitutional rights, making recommendations regarding appointment
of attorneys, making recommendations on the acceptance or rejection
of petitions for formal hearings and detention or release pending
formal hearings and setting bond. Conducts formal hearings which
may include swearing in witnesses, advising parties of their
constitutional rights, taking testimony and making recommendations
including guilt, innocence or dismissal. Answers questions during
and after court hours concerning court matters and preliminary
hearings. Provides after-hours intake coverage on a rotating basis.
Conducts hearings related to the domestic docket, primarily those
in which parties are not represented by counsel. Please see the
attached job description for more details. Job Posted by
ApplicantPro
Keywords: Genesee County, MI, Battle Creek , ATTORNEY/REFEREE (FRIEND OF THE COURT), Legal , Flint, Michigan
