District Court: Judicial Clerk & Case Administrator

Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Malden District Court seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to assist the Clerk of Court with administrative duties, prepare and maintain court papers, and supervise staff in the Clerk-Magistrate's Office. The role advances cases swiftly through procedures and requires leadership in a court environment.

The position emphasizes compliance with court rules, handling charges, and ensuring proper filings, while overseeing fees, records, and hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of relevant work experience in criminal justice, public administration or business administration including supervisory experience.
• Or a law degree or graduate degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Total experience or education may total 10 years if using a combination.

Responsibilities

• Receives applications for criminal complaints and reviews them for probable cause.
• Reviews applications for search warrants and determines whether warrants may issue.
• Conducts hearings and determines if complaints or arrest warrants may issue; handles appeals from various citations.
• Conducts trials of small claims and issues judgments; arraigns defendants and handles bail decisions.
• Maintains official records, notifies counsel, and certifies court documents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree acceptable

Job description

Malden District Court seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to assist the Clerk of Court with administrative duties, prepare and maintain court papers, and supervise staff in the Clerk-Magistrate's Office. The role advances cases swiftly through procedures and requires leadership in a court environment.

The position emphasizes compliance with court rules, handling charges, and ensuring proper filings, while overseeing fees, records, and hearings as needed.