Senior Clerk-Magistrate, District Court Operations

Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield District Court is seeking an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to assist the Clerk of Court in performing administrative duties and supervising support staff. The role requires handling court filings, preparing records, and ensuring procedures comply with rules and statutes.

The position involves supervising clerical staff, reviewing filings for compliance, and arranging hearings as needed within the Clerk-Magistrate's office. Knowledge of state statutes and court rules is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant work experience in criminal justice, public administration or business administration including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of higher education and relevant experience equal to 10 years total.
• Law degree or a graduate degree in criminal justice, public administration, or business administration with 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for probable cause.
• Review applications for search warrants and determine issuance.
• Conduct hearings and determine bail, and conduct preliminary probation violation hearings.
• Conduct trials of small claims and judgments; arraign if no judge present.
• Maintain official records and supervise office staff.

Skills

Good communication

Supervisory experience

MS Office skills

Court procedure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Springfield District Court is seeking an Assistant Clerk Magistrate to assist the Clerk of Court in performing administrative duties and supervising support staff. The role requires handling court filings, preparing records, and ensuring procedures comply with rules and statutes.

The position involves supervising clerical staff, reviewing filings for compliance, and arranging hearings as needed within the Clerk-Magistrate's office. Knowledge of state statutes and court rules is essential.