In this position you will:
• Prepare and maintain appropriate calendars, set up court hearings and trials; notify all parties of proceedings.
• Assist the public, attorneys, and agencies with information and filings.
• Assist with daily case management of court files, including creating and maintaining records, and complying with statutes.
• Assist the Magistrate in court by recording and keeping minutes for initial appearances, arraignments, non-jury and jury trials, hearings and protective order hearings as required and providing clerical support.
• Coordinate court matters with judges, defendants, victims, defense attorneys, Town prosecutors, local police, local jails and other related levels of the criminal justice system; arrange with jails for prisoner release and transport; monitor changes in prisoner release conditions.
• Review and accept incoming documents and new case filings. Determine any required follow-up action by routing to the appropriate court official according to department and statutory processes.
• Prepare reports, surveys and statistical reports for the Supreme Court, County, Town and other related agencies as necessary including monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
• Maintain electronic, paper filing, and record systems to provide easy access to records and information. Provide retention of records as required by Department and County and Supreme Court policies.

Needs to have/ be:
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years experience in a legal support or similar function with lead experience. Associate’s degree or paralegal certification preferred.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background including driving record.

• Ability to type/key 45 words per minute.

• Must complete Committee on Judicial Education Training (COJET) hours as required.

• Notary public designation may be required.