Lead Case Administrator — Court Operations & Training

MTC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville District Court seeks a Lead Case Administrator I to manage advanced case processing, supervise staff, and support court operations in Somerville, MA. The role involves direct customer service, cashiering duties, and assisting judges with endorsements and docketing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4+ years of related experience; bilinguals are encouraged to apply. This union position offers growth within the district court system and opportunities to train others on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 4+ years related work experience preferred.
• Experience with case processing and court operations is ideal.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply per posting notes.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced case processing, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, and public; may respond in person, by phone, or virtually.
• May perform cashiering duties: accepting payments, issuing receipts, and posting to systems.
• Aids in training new staff and ongoing staff development on procedures and technologies.
• Maintains case files, coordinates with judges, and assists with scheduling motions and proceedings.
• Assists in court sessions by organizing papers, marking dockets, and preparing lists.
• Prepares routine reports and analyzes data for case processing activities.
• Handles incoming/outgoing mail and distributes materials to staff and courtrooms.
• Serves as lead worker and back-up for Case Administration when needed.

Skills

Organization & time management

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Tyler E-File

MassCourts

For the Record

Videoconferencing

Job description

Somerville District Court seeks a Lead Case Administrator I to manage advanced case processing, supervise staff, and support court operations in Somerville, MA. The role involves direct customer service, cashiering duties, and assisting judges with endorsements and docketing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4+ years of related experience; bilinguals are encouraged to apply. This union position offers growth within the district court system and opportunities to train others on