Probation Case Administrator I - Quincy District Court

Position Summary: Performs entry-level probation case data entry processes, runs data queries in Court Activity Record Information (CARI) system, compiles daily trial list, and provides administrative assistance within assigned office. Provides customer service to coworkers, lawyers, law enforcement, and the general public over the phone and in person. Case processing may be done using an electronic filing and/or case management system.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of Department Head or their designee.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Provides customer service at front counter. Answers incoming calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Enters and updates restraining orders.
• Receives, dates, stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming mail. Processes outgoing mail.
• Copies, files, retrieves, and sorts court papers, documents, and folders according to established procedures. Pulls folders for court sessions.
• Updates CARI's with upcoming continuance date and depositions.
• Provides assistance to attorneys, litigants, and law enforcement personnel. Responds to routine requests for information concerning cases, scheduling, and court procedures. May assist with filling out forms and applications, scheduling, and informing of court procedures.
• Retrieves criminal records, enters initial data, and updates records and orders in various automated system.
• Assists Probation Officers with closing of cases, including maintaining documents, updating MassCourts and intakes, and ensuring orders are included.
• Opens case assignments and provides all relevant documentation to Probation Officer.
• Runs indigency reports to assist Probation Officers for recommendation of appointment of counsel.
• Verifies daily list with the Clerk-Magistrate's office, and prepares all needed documents for the Probation officer assigned.
• Requests information from other agencies, departments, and or courts;
• Determines identity issues with records and requests mergers or correction of probation records;
• Maintains statistical data concerning case processing activities.
• Performs other duties as required.