Sessions Clerk I — Suffolk Probate & Family Court

Job overview

The Sessions Clerk I works onsite in Boston, MA. The salary range is $69,397.90–$102,281.40 per year, with a stated starting pay of $69,397.90; new hires start at the entry-level rate under the collective bargaining agreement. The Probate and Family Court’s mission is to provide timely, fair, and efficient resolution of family and probate matters. The clerk facilitates hearings and supports an assigned judge by managing court sessions, schedules, case files, and courtroom technology. Accurate records, procedural assistance, and coordination with court users and agencies help the court process matters and document decisions.

What you'll do

• Prepare for and facilitate hearings
• manage court sessions
• receive and maintain exhibits and court documents
• schedule matters with judges, attorneys, parties, and agencies
• organize and review case files and electronic dockets
• assist the public with court schedules, functions, rules, and practices
• administer oaths and bail warnings
• record event results and dispositions in MassCourts
• prepare case lists and files
• review documents for compliance
• manage inquiries
• coordinate interpreter requests
• support records, orders, and judgments
• coordinate with court security
• participate in staff training
• travel to different courts if required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sessions clerk i

boston ma

massachusetts trial court

probate and family court

onsite

courtroom support

hearings

case management

masscourts

legal administration

$69,397.90–$102,281.40/year

union position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Union position with entry-level starting pay set by the collective bargaining agreement; the role may be required to travel to different courts.

About the employer

Massachusetts Trial Court is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.