Juvenile Court: Assistant Clerk–Magistrate & Lead Administrator

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

Job summary

MTC in Barnstable seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to support the Juvenile Court in Barnstable/Town of Plymouth. The role involves supervising staff, handling case filings, and ensuring rapid, compliant processing of court papers and records.

Travel is required between Barnstable, Plymouth, Falmouth, Orleans, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Prior experience as an attorney or juvenile court background is preferred; position is designated as management per Trial Court policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in criminal justice or public/admin with supervisory experience.
• Or a law degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Designated as a management position under applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clerk of Court with administrative duties and record maintenance.
• Review applications for probable cause and warrants; conduct hearings.
• Supervise support staff and ensure filing compliance with court rules.
• Certify and transmit court records and handle fee disbursements.
• Administer hearings and manage court procedures in Barnstable and nearby areas.

Skills

Ethics and Values

Mission Driven

Professional Development

Customer Service

Applied Knowledge

Commitment to Diversity

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree (6+ years experience in criminal justice/public admin)

Law degree or related graduate degree (2+ years experience)

Job description

MTC in Barnstable seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to support the Juvenile Court in Barnstable/Town of Plymouth. The role involves supervising staff, handling case filings, and ensuring rapid, compliant processing of court papers and records.

Travel is required between Barnstable, Plymouth, Falmouth, Orleans, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Prior experience as an attorney or juvenile court background is preferred; position is designated as management per Trial Court policies.