Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Bristol County Superior Court

MTC; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol County Superior Court in Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to support the Clerk of Court in administrative duties, docket management, and case processing. The role requires travel between Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton and involves supervising clerical staff and coordinating hearings.

The position is designated management and requires handling confidential information, accurate record keeping, and strong communication with attorneys and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years in criminal justice, public administration or business administration, including supervisory experience; or 10 years total.
• Or a law degree or a graduate degree in criminal justice, public administration or business administration with 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clerk of Court in administrative duties and case management.
• Calendar and regulate movement of cases under time standards.
• Maintain docket records and automated case management systems.
• Schedule hearings, conferences, and trials; notify counsel and others.
• Supervise support personnel in the Clerk-Magistrate's Office.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and the public about scheduling.

Skills

Court procedure

Legal documents

MS Office

Recordkeeping

Supervising staff

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree / related graduate degree

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Title: Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Bristol County Superior Court

Pay Grade: Asst. Clerk

Starting Pay: $134,389.69

Departmental Mission Statement: The Superior Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is committed to delivering high-quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/superior-court

Notes

• Licensed Attorney preferred.
• This position will be required to travel between Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton Superior Court.
• This position is designated as management position and is covered by the Trial Court Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Position Summary

• The employees in this position assist the Clerk of Court in performing administrative duties as set forth in state statutes and court rules.
• Administrative responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of all court papers and records and performance of administrative tasks to ensure that cases move rapidly and smoothly to a determination by the court.
• Work is performed under the direction of the Clerk or First Assistant Clerk.
• Supervision is exercised over support personnel within the Clerk-Magistrate's Office.

Duties

• Assists judge with general management and operation of session and provides continuity on case management.
• Responsible for calendaring and regulating movement of cases pursuant to time standards and relevant tracking orders.
• Maintains docket record of events and schedules on automated case management system.
• Schedules and attends hearings, conferences, and trials and notifies counsel and others.
• Records and maintains complete and accurate minutes of all orders, judgments, or directions of the court.
• Assists judge with empanelment of jurors, the trial, and the taking and affirmation of verdict.
• Administers oaths as required.
• Marks, receives, and appropriately maintains exhibits in jury and jury waived proceedings.
• Assists judge with conducting telephone and video conferences.
• Prepares judgments and other orders at direction of judge.
• Responds to attorney and pro se inquiries regarding scheduling and other matters.
• Maintains, prepares, and organizes case files.
• Organizes and collects papers and files for motion hearings and other conferences.
• Monitors and maintains electronic recordation of court proceedings as required.
• Receives and examines all papers, exhibits, briefs and transcripts from court-related matters to establish suitability for initial filing including compliance with rules of court.
• Provides assistance at the counter, including answering questions from the public and from attorneys on court procedure.
• Assembles, certifies, and transmits copies of records when properly requested by other courts and parties.
• Issues process as required by the court.
• Accepts and records all fees, bail, and other monies received.
• Attends hearings held outside the courtroom (e.g., in hospitals when medical authorities seek the court's permission to perform necessary medical procedures).
• Exercise’s supervision over support personnel in the Clerk's Office as appropriate.
• Participates in educational seminars and programs.
• Receives documents such as letters or pro se petitions from prisoners, communicates with them at the direction of the court and draws orders appointing counsel at the direction of the court.
• Performs related work as required.

Job Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of court procedure, legal documents, laws, and legal factors pertaining to the court.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization, functions, jurisdiction and authority of the court.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software such as MS Office, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain complex and accurate court records.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with court officials, attorneys, subordinate employees, government agencies and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree; and knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through 6 or more years of relevant work experience in criminal justice, public administration or business administration including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of higher education and relevant experience equal to 10 years total;

OR

A law degree or a graduate degree in a relevant field (for example: criminal justice, public administration or business administration); and knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through 2 or more years of relevant work experience;

Advertised

06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close

20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time