Court Operations Lead - Assistant Clerk Magistrate

MTC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge District Court in Cambridge, MA seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to assist the Clerk of Court with administrative duties and to perform essential judicial support functions. The role involves reviewing criminal complaints for probable cause, evaluating warrants, conducting hearings, and maintaining accurate court records.

The position requires supervisory experience, a collaborative approach with judges and attorneys, and strong judgment and organizational skills to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant work experience in criminal justice, public administration or business administration with supervisory experience
• Law degree or graduate degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with judges, Clerk’s Office staff, attorneys and court users
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing court records and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews applications for criminal complaints for probable cause
• Reviews warrants and determines issuance
• Conducts hearings and arraigns defendants as needed
• Maintains official court records and manages filings and indexes
• Supervises support personnel in the Clerk-Magistrate's Office
• Coordinates hearings and notifies counsel
• Certifies and transmits official copies of records

Skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law degree or graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cambridge District Court in Cambridge, MA seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to assist the Clerk of Court with administrative duties and to perform essential judicial support functions. The role involves reviewing criminal complaints for probable cause, evaluating warrants, conducting hearings, and maintaining accurate court records.

The position requires supervisory experience, a collaborative approach with judges and attorneys, and strong judgment and organizational skills to ensure smooth