Court Clerk-Magistrate Supervisor | Docket & Records Lead

Mass; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Barnstable Superior Court to perform responsible legal work and assist in supervising support staff. The role includes calendaring, docket management, and preparation of judgments under the judge’s direction.

Responsibilities extend to hearing coordination, note-taking, and ensuring compliance with court rules while maintaining accurate records and serving the public and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in criminal justice, public administration or business admin with supervisory experience.
• Or law degree with 2+ years of relevant court work experience.
• Employment with the Trial Court requires a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clerk with management and case tracking and ensure timely court determinations.
• Calendar and regulate movement of cases per standards and orders; maintain docket records.
• Prepare judgments and other orders under judge direction; supervise support staff in Clerk’s Office.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Court procedures

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law degree or graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Barnstable Superior Court to perform responsible legal work and assist in supervising support staff. The role includes calendaring, docket management, and preparation of judgments under the judge’s direction.

Responsibilities extend to hearing coordination, note-taking, and ensuring compliance with court rules while maintaining accurate records and serving the public and attorneys.