Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Cambridge District Court

Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Cambridge District Court

Asst. Clerk

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Salary for this position is set by Statute.

As a gateway to justice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the District Court is dedicated to the administration of justice in a fair, impartial, and timely manner in accordance with the rule of law. In fulfilling this role, the District Court shall provide the communities it serves with an environment that is safe, accessible, and respectful to all. The District Court shall conduct its business with integrity, competence, and a commitment to excellence in order to promote public trust and confidence in the judicial system.

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• Prior Attorney preferred.
• This position is designated as management position and is covered by the Trial Court Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
  , with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with judges, Clerk’s Office staff, Probation, court officers, attorneys, self-represented litigants, and other court users.
• Reliability, accountability, and sound professional judgment
  , including consistent follow-through and the ability to respond effectively to the day-to-day operational needs of a busy Clerk’s Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  , particularly when managing court records, deadlines, scheduling, and matters requiring accuracy and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  , coordinate people and workflow, adapt as circumstances change, and bring matters to timely resolution.
• A steady, collegial, and solution-oriented approach to workplace challenges
  , including the ability to communicate directly and professionally, resolve issues constructively, and contribute positively to the functioning of the office.
• Initiative and adaptability
  , including the ability to anticipate operational needs, identify practical solutions, assist colleagues when needed, and recognize when independent action or consultation is appropriate.
• Maturity, perspective, and practical judgment developed through professional and life experience
  , with an ability to understand and work effectively with people from varied backgrounds and circumstances and to approach difficult or sensitive situations with common sense, discretion, empathy, and appropriate perspective.

• This position involves responsible legal work and supervisory responsibilities.
• The employees in this position assist the Clerk of Court in performing administrative duties as set forth in state statutes and court rules.
• Administrative responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of all court papers and records and performance of administrative tasks to ensure that cases move rapidly and smoothly to a determination by the court.
• Work is performed under the direction of the Clerk or First Assistant Clerk.
• Supervision is exercised over support personnel within the Clerk-Magistrate's Office.

• Receives applications for criminal complaints and reviews them for probable cause.
• Reviews applications for search warrants filed by police and others and determines whether such warrants may issue.
• Conducts hearings and determines whether criminal complaints and/or arrest warrants may issue, determines appeals from civil motor vehicle citations, municipal by-law violations and environmental citations.
• Conducts trials of small claims and makes judgments of the same. In the absence of a justice, arraigns defendants, determines questions of bail, and…