Houghton County Employment
If you are interested in applying for a position with the County of Houghton, you may print and complete the Employment Application below.
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Houghton County Employment Opportunities
Deputy Family Court Clerk
The Houghton County Family Court has an opening for a full-time Deputy Family Court Clerk. This is a salaried position starting at $43,506.00 and is non-union. Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a legal setting, the ability to use standard dictation equipment, and have excellent typing, grammar, and clerical skills. Applications and resumes may be dropped off at the Houghton County Family Court office or via email, attention to: Tracey Beauchamp, Court Administrator tbeauchamp@houghtoncounty.net. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Friend of the Court Director
The 12th Circuit Court Friend of the Court Office (FOC) is responsible for the enforcement of domestic relations orders of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court. Additionally, the FOC investigates parties and circumstances involved in domestic relations cases and makes recommendations to the Court regarding custody, parenting time and/or support. The Friend of the Court Director has the ultimate responsibility to ensure the FOC team meets these statutorily mandated duties.
Applications AND resumes should be mailed to Honorable Timothy S. Brennan, Chief Judge, Baraga County Courthouse, 16 N Third Street, L'Anse MI 49946, or emailed to tbeauchamp@houghtouncounty.net and barnettm@baragacounty.org. Application deadline is June 9, 2023.
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Part-Time Cook
The Houghton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a part- time cook. The opening for this position includes preparing meals for inmates, overseeing the daily cleanup of the kitchen. The hours for this position are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every other Saturday and Sunday some weekdays when needed. Starting hourly rate is $18.00.
Interested individuals can pick up an application at the Houghton County Sheriff's Office or click the employment application link above.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Houghton County
Duties: The responsibilities of an Assistant Prosecutor include: the analysis of warrant requests; conducting pretrial conferences, bench trials and jury trials; and any other duties as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Caseload will
include matters in probate and family court, and both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Requirements: Must be licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. Applicants that have sat for the July 2022 Bar Exam are eligible to apply, but employment is conditioned upon passing the Bar and Character and Fitness.
Financial Information: $55,990.00 - $69,051.00, depending on experience level, plus benefits
Application Process: Please submit a writing sample, resume, and references to:
Rebecca Wakeham
Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office
401 E. Houghton Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
Email submission preferred: wakehamr@michigan.gov
Deadline: Open until filled
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney—Houghton County
Duties: The responsibilities of a Chief Assistant Prosecutor include: Under the direction of the
Prosecuting attorney, help direct the activities of the assistant prosecuting attorney and
support staff; assist the Prosecuting Attorney in the administrative functions of the office; the
analysis of warrant requests; conducting pretrial conferences, bench trials and jury trials; and
any other duties as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney. Caseload will include matters in
probate and family court, and both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Requirements: Must be licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. Applicants that have sat for the
July 2022 Bar Exam are eligible to apply, but employment is conditioned upon passing the Bar
and Character and Fitness.
Financial Information: $61,436.00 - $75,805.00, depending on experience level, plus benefits
Application Process: Please submit writing sample, resume, and references to:
Rebecca Wakeham
Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office
401 E. Houghton Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
Email submission preferred: wakehamr@michigan.gov
Deadline: Open until filled
