New Mexico Courts · 1 month ago
Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (U) #00000518-23200, Full-Time, At-Will in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$77.84/hr - $77.84/hr
5+ years expNew Mexico Courts is seeking a Domestic Relations Hearing Officer for the Family Court Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves managing a caseload of domestic relations and domestic violence matters, conducting hearings, and preparing recommendations for the court.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review petitions for indigency
Conduct hearings on all petitions and motions, both before and after entry of the decree
In child support enforcement division case, carry out the statutory duties of a child support hearing officer
Carry out the statutory duties of a domestic violence special commissioner and utilize the procedures as set for in Rule 1-053.1 NMRA
Assist the court in carrying out the purposes of the Domestic Relations Mediation Act
Prepare recommendations for review and final approval by the court
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school, New Mexico licensed attorney in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the practice of law with at least 20% of practice having been in family law or domestic relations matters
Ability to establish effective working relationships with judges, the legal community, and staff; and to communicate complex rules clearly and concisely, respond with tact and courtesy both orally and in writing
Extensive knowledge of New Mexico and federal case law, constitution and statutes; court rules, policies and procedures; manual and computer legal research and analysis
A work record of dependability and reliability, attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective organizational skills
Ability to pass a background check
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks
Paid time off and retirement buyback
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay
May receive physical fitness leave
Company
New Mexico Courts
We are the Judicial Branch of Government in New Mexico, supporting the work of the New Mexico Supreme Court and the other courts across the state.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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