Assistant Clerk Magistrate

What you'll be doing: Assists judge with general management and operation of session and provides continuity on case management. Responsible for calendaring and regulating movement of cases pursuant to time standards and relevant tracking orders. Maintains docket record of events and schedules on automated case management system. Schedules and attends hearings, conferences, and trials and notifies counsel and others. Records and maintains complete and accurate minutes of all orders, judgments, or directions of the court. Assists judge with impanelment of jurors, the trial, and the taking and affirmation of verdict. Marks, receives, and appropriately maintains exhibits in jury and jury waived proceedings. Assists judge with conducting telephone and video conferences. Prepares judgments and other orders at direction of judge. Responds to attorney regarding scheduling and other matters. Maintains, prepares, and organizes case files. Organizes and collects papers and files for motion hearings and other conferences. Monitors and maintains electronic recordation of court proceedings as required. Receives and examines all papers, exhibits, briefs and transcripts from court-related matters to establish suitability for initial filing including compliance with rules of court. Provides assistance at the counter, including answering questions from the public and from attorneys on court procedure.

What your background should be: 6 or more years of relevant work experience, including supervisory and courtroom experience, within a trial court division.

Who is the client company: It is a governmental agency of the commonwealth of Massachusetts with various responsibilities related to human resources.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com