Qureos Mentor

BERRIEN COUNTY, MI

<div><div>DUTIES:
<ul><li>Manages and maintains the County General Ledger, ensuring accurate financial records and asset protection.</li><li>
Develops, communicates, and enforces financial policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, County guidelines, and state/federal funding requirements.</li><li>
Prepares and analyzes budgets, grants, financial reports, accounts payable/receivable, third-party billing, and purchasing activities.</li><li>
Identifies trends, irregularities, or compliance issues, and alerts management with recommendations for corrective action.</li><li>
Assists with annual audits, ensuring records and reports meet local, state, and federal standards.</li><li>
Provides financial analysis, evaluates plans, and suggests improvements to achieve organizational goals.</li><li>
Assists departments in understanding and applying accounting principles and meeting reporting requirements.</li><li>
Contributes to fiscal system updates, re-engineering projects, and procedural changes.</li><li>
Serves as Acting Assistant Financial Services Director/Budget Coordinator as needed.</li><li>
This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial area, and three years of related accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment.</li><li>
Demonstrable achievement towards certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Masters of Business (MBA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) may be substituted for experience requirements.</li><li>
If a current CPA license is acquired or already possessed by the applicant, Berrien County will pay for the biennial license fee during the term of employment.</li></ul>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Must possess a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license.</li><li>
A pre-employment physical, drug test and background check are required before employment.</li><li>
Considerable knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is desired.</li><li>
This position is required to work extended workdays as needed at busy times, such as month-ends and year-end.</li></ul>
TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE: 
TO APPLY VIA EMAIL, FAX, MAIL OR IN PERSON:
If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a Berrien County Job Application and send it to our Personnel Department via email, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.
Submit by Email 
Fax: (269) 983-5788 
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085</div></div>

Financial Accountant/Analyst

<div><div>DUTIES:<ul><li>
Serves as a judicial officer of the Court, presiding over civil infractions, misdemeanors, and small claims hearings, and guiding cases from first appearance through disposition.</li><li>
Conducts arraignments, determines probable cause, issues search warrants, and performs marriages, exercising the full legal authority granted to Michigan Attorney Magistrates.</li><li>
Brings legal insight to complex matters by researching case law, drafting opinions and memoranda, and helping shape the Court&rsquo;s decisions and procedures.</li><li>
Uses sound judgment in the courtroom&mdash;examining witnesses, accepting pleas, and ensuring defendants are properly advised and scheduled.</li><li>
Collaborates closely with judges, magistrates, probation officers, and court staff to support efficient and fair court operations.</li><li>
Serves as a legal resource to the Court and community, responding to inquiries and clarifying processes and legal issues.</li><li>
Supports innovation and continuous improvement by assisting with staff training, special projects, and procedural updates.</li><li>
Maintains accurate records and administrative documentation that keep cases moving smoothly and the court functioning effectively.</li><li>
This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:<ul><li>
Graduation from ABA accredited law school; admission to the practice of law in the State of Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar.</li><li>
A minimum of three (3) years of paid full-time trial court experience in the practice of law or one (1) year prior experience as an Attorney Magistrate or Attorney Referee in the Circuit, District or Probate Court and Juvenile Court.</li><li>
Applicants for Attorney Magistrate may apply at a trainee level with less than the minimum experience. The successful trainee applicant will move upon approval of the Chief Judge from trainee salary level to full Attorney-Magistrate salary level upon successful completion of the required minimum one (1) year experience as an Attorney Magistrate or Attorney Referee.</li></ul>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
A legal writing sample must accompany application for the position.</li><li>
In accordance with statutory requirements, the District Court Attorney Magistrate must be a registered voter in Berrien County.</li><li>
Must successfully complete the Michigan Judicial Institute's Magistrate Training Program within one year of employment.</li><li>
Required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator&rsquo;s license.</li><li>
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing prior to employment.</li><li>
A background check will be performed, and employees will be fingerprinted.</li><li>
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing.</li><li>
The physical ability to lift 25 pounds, reach and bend for file manipulation is essential to job duties.</li><li>
May be assigned to work at any of the Trial Court locations.</li><li>
May work flexible hours as needed to ensure duties are current.</li><li>
Provides after-hours, weekend and holiday search warrant/arraignment duty coverage assistance to police agencies, the court, Juvenile Center and the Prosecuting Attorney's office.</li></ul>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:<ul><li>
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, courtroom operations and procedures, including the ability to conduct specific hearings.</li><li>
Familiarity with agencies within Berrien County that serve the Court's clients.</li><li>
Considerable understanding of criminal law, statutes, court rules, case law, local ordinances and the state Motor Vehicle Code.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Capable of maintaining accurate records and reports.</li><li>
Able to maintain confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees and interact effectively with the general public.</li></ul>
TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE: 
TO APPLY VIA EMAIL, FAX, MAIL OR IN PERSON:
If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a Berrien County Job Application and send it to our Personnel Department via email, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.
Submit by Email 
Fax: (269) 983-5788 
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Special Requirements</h3>
A legal writing sample *must accompany application for the position.</div>

Attorney Magistrate/Research Attorney

<div><div>DUTIES:<ul><li>
Conducts hearings in domestic relations cases related to custody, parenting time, child support, temporary matters, and other matters involving children; issues findings and recommendations.</li><li>
Conducts preliminary, adjudication, dispositional and progress hearings in delinquency and child protective proceedings.</li><li>
Swears in and examines witnesses; takes testimony; hears arguments; decides motions and objections; reconciles conflicting testimony; makes findings of fact; draws conclusions of law; and renders decisions.</li><li>
Prepares and reviews Orders prior to submission to the judges.</li><li>
Serves as Legal Counsel to the Director of the Office of the Friend of the Court and staff.</li><li>
Advises judges and court staff as requested.</li><li>
Operates video and audio equipment for the recording of all court hearings conducted.</li><li>
Retrieves and enters data into various computer systems.</li><li>
Trains, assists, and coordinates in-service training with staff.</li><li>
Represents the Courts in dealings with other governmental and private agencies.</li><li>
Interacts with organizations, associations, and community groups to explain the purpose, role, and procedure of the Courts.</li><li>
Contributes to the preparation and maintenance of a procedure manual and appropriate forms.</li><li>
Participates in the development of internal policies, procedures, rules, regulations and goals and objectives as they relate to the Courts&rsquo; matters.</li><li>
Assists in implementing new statutes, rules, and procedures dictated by the Legislature, Appellate Courts, and Court Rules in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme Court and/or the State Court Administrative Office.</li><li>
This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:<ul><li>
Graduation from ABA accredited law school.</li><li>
Admission to the practice of law in the State of Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar.</li><li>
Preferred qualifications include a minimum of five (5) years of full-time, paid experience practicing law in a trial court setting, or at least three (3) years of prior experience serving as an Attorney Referee in the Circuit, Juvenile, or Probate Court.</li><li>
Candidates with less experience or a combination of legal experience in other settings may also be considered.</li></ul>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
A legal writing sample must accompany application for the position.</li><li>
Attorney Referees must complete training courses offered by the Michigan Judicial Institute and as required by their Judges and/or the Court&rsquo;s Administrator.</li><li>
Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license throughout the course of employment.</li><li>
Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing prior to employment.</li><li>
A background check will be performed, and employees will be fingerprinted.</li><li>
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing per the Court&rsquo;s policy.</li><li>
Handles on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other Attorney Referees.</li></ul>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:<ul><li>
Knowledge of courtroom operations and procedures, including the ability to conduct specific hearings.</li><li>
Familiar with agencies within Berrien County that serve the Courts&rsquo; clients.</li><li>
Clear understanding of criminal, civil, juvenile, and family law, statutes, court rules, case law, local ordinances, and the State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Code.</li><li>
Able to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion throughout each step of the legal process.</li><li>
Experience with the use of personal computers and word processing and spreadsheet software.</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain records and reports.</li><li>
Able to stay current on case law, legislation, and laws affecting the courts and law enforcement.</li></ul>
TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE: 
TO APPLY VIA EMAIL, FAX, MAIL OR IN PERSON:
If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a Berrien County Job Application and send it to our Personnel Department via email, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.
Submit by Email 
Fax: (269) 983-5788 
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Special Requirements</h3>
A legal writing sample must accompany application for the position.</div>

Attorney Referee - Temporary/Part-Time

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Financial Accountant/Analyst

Attorney Magistrate/Research Attorney

Attorney Referee - Temporary/Part-Time