Court Administration Lead - Clerk-Magistrate (Assistant)

Massachusetts Trial Court; Belchertown (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Trial Court seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Eastern Hampshire District Court. The role includes supervising staff, managing administrative duties, and ensuring accurate records to move cases swiftly.

Starting pay is set by statute at $134,389.69, with designation as a management position. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant supervisory experience, or a law degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience including supervisory experience.
• Or a law degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in criminal justice or public administration.
• Knowledge of state statutes, court rules and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clerk of Court with administrative duties as set forth by statutes and rules.
• Prepare and maintain court papers and records to ensure rapid orderly progression of cases.
• Supervise support staff and maintain court records and indexes.
• Review applications for probable cause and conduct hearings as assigned.
• Certify and transmit official copies of records and administer hearings as needed.

Skills

Statutes knowledge

Court procedure

MS Office

Record keeping

Supervisory ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Massachusetts Trial Court seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Eastern Hampshire District Court. The role includes supervising staff, managing administrative duties, and ensuring accurate records to move cases swiftly.

Starting pay is set by statute at $134,389.69, with designation as a management position. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant supervisory experience, or a law degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.