Entry Level Legal Assistant Jobs in Howell, MI (NOW HIRING)

Under the supervision of the Corrections Administrative Lieutenant, the Part-Time Community Re-entry Assistant is responsible for assisting in the release process through accurate data entry, verification, and records management. This position emphasizes updating and maintaining computer systems, reviewing release documentation for accuracy, and supporting coordination with courts, probation, medical staff, and community partners. The role provides essential clerical and administrative support to ensure individuals being released from the facility have accurate and timely information.

Perform accurate data entry into multiple court, pre-trail, probation, and medical systems, ensuring updated contact information for individual being released.

Review and verify release packets prepared by Receiving Deputies for accuracy and completeness.

Generate, update, and distribute release lists, ensuring information is entered correctly for daily releases.

Enter and maintain accurate records of release-related forms, including bond paperwork, probation intakes, and pre-trial services documentation.

Provide release-related information to community partners by entering, retrieving, and transmitting verified data through system reports.

Maintain electronic and paper filing systems for court forms, medical information, and release documents.

Assist with preparing written summaries of upcoming court dates, probation conditions, or supervised release restrictions for distribution to individuals being released.

Update attorney of record and community partner databases with accurate contact and release information.

Assist with compiling statistical reports on releases, reentry services, and program referrals as directed by Jail Command.

Provide clerical and data-entry to jail operations including responding to information requests from courts and other agencies.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists Corrections staff with emergency or urgent documentation needs as assigned by Jail Command.
• Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to confidentiality, HIPAA, and other privacy issues.
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited to, those in his/her job description.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner, change focus on projects as needed and multitask.
• Dependable and regular attendance required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations on an occasional basis
• Ability to maintain excellent customer service during stressful situations.

Education: High school graduation or equivalent with some advanced or specialized coursework in accounting/bookkeeping, statistics, mathematics, criminal justice and/or legal specialty.

Experience: Previous employment or internship with clerical related experience in a law enforcement setting or in the legal field is preferred.

Other Requirements: None listed. Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Working Conditions:

• This position works in an indoor environment. There is no planned exposure to prominent lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions.
• This position is exposed to communicable diseases, blood, other body fluids, etc.
• This position is exposed to individuals in crisis.
• This position requires limited contact with inmates. These individuals may suffer from mental or emotional illness, have violent tendencies or be unconcerned with their personal safety and hygiene.
• This position is primarily clerical and administrative.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• This position's physical requirements require periodic stamina in standing, walking, stooping/crouching, squatting, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, enduring movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• This position's physical requirements require regular stamina in sitting.
• This position performs light work requiring the ability to exert 20 pounds or less of force in the physical requirements above.
• This position primarily requires close visual acuity to perform tasks within arm's reach such as: viewing a computer screen, using measurement devices, inspecting and assembling parts, etc.
• This position requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• This position requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter and retrieve information from a computer.
• This position requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements. UAW E JUNE 2026

This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW GROUP CBA. Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Benefits page for more information. The current group contract can be viewed here.