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Description of Work Appointed by the Chief Judge of the 60th District Court, the Attorney Magistrate serves in a quasi-judicial role under the direction of the Chief Judge or designee. This position conducts hearings, issues warrants, and performs other judicial functions requiring independent judgment and strong knowledge of Michigan law. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Minimum of 3 years of legal practice Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan Valid Michigan driver's license Resident and registered voter of Muskegon County Certifications (within 12 months of hire) Michigan Judicial Institute/State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) magistrate training program SCAO Traffic Law Adjudication and Sanctions training course Membership in the Michigan Association of District Court Magistrates Physical Conditions / Work Location PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work in an office setting with activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS An employee in this class generally works within the offices of the District Court. Additional Information Click Below for Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/muskegon/classspecs?keywords=XF086 EVALUATION CONTENT: The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment

An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.

Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE: Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE