What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Bristol County Juvenile Court position at Massachusetts OSD?
Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Bristol County Juvenile Court
Job no : 499804
Work type : Full-time
Location : Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton
Categories : Managerial, Legal / Attorney
Title : Assistant Clerk Magistrate - Bristol County Juvenile Court
Pay Grade : Assistant Clerk
Starting Pay : $134,389.69
Departmental Mission Statement : : It is the mission of the Juvenile Court to protect children from abuse and neglect and promote opportunities for children to reside in safe, stable, permanent family environments whenever possible, to strengthen families when their children are in need of services, to rehabilitate juveniles, to protect the public from delinquent and criminal activity while holding offenders accountable and addressing the harm suffered by the community and the victim, and to decide all cases fairly and impartially with dedication, integrity and professionalism
Organizational Profile :
https : / / www.mass.gov / orgs / juvenile-court
Notes :
- This posting is to fill two Assistant Clerk Magistrate positions. One position will work primarily out of Taunton and the other will work out of Fall River, however;
- Travel is required between our offices located in Fall River, Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton.
- Prior attorney experience preferred.
- Five years of managerial / court operations experience preferred.
- This position is designated as management position and is covered by the Trial Court Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Position Summary : 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.
Duties : Any one position may not include all of the duties and responsibilities listed below nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in these positions.
Job Competencies : All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following areas :
Minimum Requirements : These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of Assistant Clerk :
A law degree or a graduate degree in a relevant field (for example : criminal justice, public administration, or business administration); and knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
Advertised : 12 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 26 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Salary : $134,390
