Assistant Clerk Magistrate

About This Role

This position involves responsible legal work and supervisory responsibilities within the Juvenile Court system. The Assistant Clerk Magistrate assists the Clerk of Court in performing administrative duties as set forth in state statutes and court rules, ensuring cases move rapidly and smoothly to a determination by the court. The role involves supervising support personnel within the Clerk-Magistrate's Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive applications for criminal complaints and review them for probable cause
• Review applications for search warrants filed by police and others and determine whether such warrants may issue
• Conduct hearings and determine whether criminal complaints and/or arrest warrants may issue
• Determine appeals from civil motor vehicle citations, municipal by-law violations, and environmental citations
• Conduct trials of small claims and make judgments of the same
• Arraign defendants, determine questions of bail, and conduct preliminary probation violation hearings in the absence of a justice
• Call the list of cases scheduled before a justice and make the official record of the proceedings
• Review filings from attorneys and Pro Se litigants and inform them on court procedure
• Arrange for hearings and notify counsel
• Certify and transmit official copies of court records as required
• Issue process as required by the court or prescribed by statutes and rules of court
• Receive, examine, and review all filings and ensure they comply with rules of court, and establish their suitability for filing
• Maintain electronic and written indexes of cases entered
• Supervise the receipt, recording, and disbursements of fees and money by the court
• Distribute and implement changes in court rules and office procedure
• Administer hearings inside and outside of court where no judge is present
• Perform related work as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through 6 or more 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
• OR a law degree or a graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminal justice, public administration, or business administration) and knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through 2 or more years of relevant work experience
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethics and values of the Trial Court
• Commitment to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions
• Commitment to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance professional development