Sessions Clerk I - Barnstable Probate & Family Court

About the role

The Sessions Clerk supports the Probate and Family Court Department by facilitating hearings, managing court sessions, and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates hearings and provides support to an assigned judge in a courtroom setting.
• Manages court sessions, calls lists, and handles technical issues in the courtroom.
• Schedules assigned judge, attorneys, and parties for court sessions.
• Prepares case lists and pulls files for upcoming sessions.
• Reviews documents for compliance with law and judicial approval.
• Coordinates and assists attorneys, litigants, and other agencies with court procedures.
• Administers oaths and bail warnings.
• Ensures that all court and case files are appropriately documented and distributed.
• May review and distribute court recordings.
• Performs independent administrative review of pleadings, as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with court orders regarding document submissions after hearings.
• Coordinates with the Security Department/Court Officers on security issues.
• Participates in training of other staff.
• May be required to travel to different courts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Departmental and court policies and procedures.
• MassCourts, videoconfering software, and recording system (For the Record).
• State statutes, regulations, court rules, and civil/criminal procedure.
• Legal documents and terminology.

Skills

• Organization and time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Data entry.
• Maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Conflict resolution.
• Multi-tasking ability.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Independent work and following instructions.
• Confidentiality of information.
• Handling multiple issues simultaneously.
• Performing work in a highly visible and public setting.
• Sound judgment.

Benefits

This position is designated as a Union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6. Starting pay is $68,037.06 and may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Pay

$68,037.06 to $100,275.76

Schedule

Not specified