Senior Clerk-Magistrate & Court Administrator

Massachusetts Trial Court; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Municipal Court seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Dorchester BMC to assist the Clerk-Magistrate with magisterial and administrative duties. Responsibilities include determining probable cause for complaints and warrants, presiding over civil and criminal hearings, and managing court records.

The role involves supervising support staff, issuing processes, and ensuring filings comply with court rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in criminal justice, public administration or business administration including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of higher education and relevant experience.
• Law degree or graduate degree in a relevant field; and 2+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clerk-Magistrate in magisterial and administrative duties as per statutes and court rules.
• Determine probable cause for criminal complaints and search warrants, in court and out of court bail determinations.
• Preside over civil and criminal hearings and handle non-dispositive motions as needed.
• Prepare and maintain court papers and records; supervise support personnel.
• Certify and transmit official copies of court records; issue process as required.

Skills

State statutes and court rules

Court procedure

MS Office proficiency

Record keeping

Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law degree or graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Boston Municipal Court seeks an Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Dorchester BMC to assist the Clerk-Magistrate with magisterial and administrative duties. Responsibilities include determining probable cause for complaints and warrants, presiding over civil and criminal hearings, and managing court records.

The role involves supervising support staff, issuing processes, and ensuring filings comply with court rules.