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ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TRIAL COURT EMPLOYMENT PAGE LINKED BELOW.
IF YOU APPLY THROUGH THE APPLY ONLINE LINK ABOVE ON THIS MASS CAREERS PAGE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):
You have successfully applied to the position when you receive an email from the Massachusetts Trial Court.
If you only receive an email from MassCareers, you HAVE NOT successfully applied. Please call 617-742-8575 with any questions.
Pay Grade: Grade 25S
Salary Range: 25S Entry Level Pay $105,547.78 to Pay Range Maximum $155,560.86
Starting Pay: $105,547.78
Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.
Departmental Mission Statement: The Probate and Family Court Department''s mission is to deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable and efficient forum to resolve family and probate legal matters and to assist and protect all individuals, families and children in an impartial and respectful manner.
The Probate and Family Court Department has jurisdiction over family-related matters, such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, adoption, termination of parental rights, and abuse prevention. In addition to equity jurisdiction, the Probate and Family Court also has jurisdiction over wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and changes of name.
Organizational Profile:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court
Notes:
Position Summary: Conducts legal research and drafts memoranda, decisions, and orders for assigned judge(s), and consults with judge(s) on legal issues. May oversee and train law clerks and judicial interns.
Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the First Justice and/or their designee.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Job Competencies:
Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.
Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording those opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.
Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Applied Knowledge: Proficiency in legal research, preparing legal memoranda, decisions, and other documents.
Problem Solving: Accurately identifies and addresses legal issues within assigned matters.
Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, demonstrating a willingness to be a team player, and contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE TRIAL COURT EMPLOYMENT PAGE LINKED BELOW.
IF YOU APPLY THROUGH THE APPLY ONLINE LINK ABOVE ON THIS MASS CAREERS PAGE YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):
You have successfully applied to the position when you receive an email from the Massachusetts Trial Court.
If you only receive an email from MassCareers, you HAVE NOT successfully applied. Please call 617-742-8575 with any questions.
Pay Grade: Grade 25S
Salary Range: 25S Entry Level Pay $105,547.78 to Pay Range Maximum $155,560.86
Starting Pay: $105,547.78
Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.
Departmental Mission Statement: The Probate and Family Court Department''s mission is to deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable and efficient forum to resolve family and probate legal matters and to assist and protect all individuals, families and children in an impartial and respectful manner.
The Probate and Family Court Department has jurisdiction over family-related matters, such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, adoption, termination of parental rights, and abuse prevention. In addition to equity jurisdiction, the Probate and Family Court also has jurisdiction over wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and changes of name.
Organizational Profile:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court
Notes:
Position Summary: Conducts legal research and drafts memoranda, decisions, and orders for assigned judge(s), and consults with judge(s) on legal issues. May oversee and train law clerks and judicial interns.
Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the First Justice and/or their designee.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Job Competencies:
Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.
Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording those opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.
Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Applied Knowledge: Proficiency in legal research, preparing legal memoranda, decisions, and other documents.
Problem Solving: Accurately identifies and addresses legal issues within assigned matters.
Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, demonstrating a willingness to be a team player, and contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.
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Minimum Requirements:
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
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