New Mexico Courts · 1 month ago
Judicial Specialist 2 #00043334-23100, Full-Time, Perm in Espanola, NM
Espanola, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$19.58/hr - $24.47/hr
2+ years expNew Mexico Courts is seeking a full-time Judicial Specialist 2 for the Rio Arriba Magistrate Court in Espanola, New Mexico. The role involves preparing and processing court documents, managing case files, and providing assistance to litigants while ensuring compliance with court procedures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The Judicial Specialist 2 is responsible using the case management system to open, docket, and close cases based on judgement details
Provides customer service information with to a high volume of pro se litigants by providing general procedural information without giving legal advice
Uses the case management system to (1) open cases – determine case type/cause of action and assess and receipt filing fee if required; (2) docket cases – review documents and determine appropriate event codes, enter data, scan documents, and link related scanned images; and (3) close cases – determine and enter closing events, disposition type, and judgement details
Assesses, receipts, records, and reconciles monies, and prepares bank deposits; follows cash handling procedures
Processes, maintains, and distributes documents, files and case materials
Uses electronic filing to review incoming filings for format, signatures, event code, and filings fees
Processes and expedites orders of protections
Accurately disburses bond payments
Prepares and maintains bond reports
Reconciles billing and invoices from contracted vendors provided for Specialty Court Programs
Prepares, proofreads, edits and mails out documents such as notices and final orders
Executes on case hearings, which may include: orders to show cause, bench warrants, recusals, excusals, pleadings, and rule extensions
Maintains a cash till and ensures court fees are accurately assessed, paid, receipted, and correctly recorded in the case management system
Provides public case information to parties, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies
Orders, reviews, sorts, and organizes jury summons
Prepares alpha list, random list, voir dire sheet, and seating chart for jury trials
Organizes case files for microfilming, archiving, and destruction
Prepares exhibits and hard copy case files
Researches automated, hard-copy and microfiche files for case status data
Certifies and prepares court records, tapes, logs, and exhibits for cases on appeal to higher courts
Ensures the office, courtrooms, and its equipment are operational
Ensures judicial calendars and schedules are maintained
Serves as court monitor
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED
Two (2) years' of experience in court case processing, a legal secretarial or related field such as advanced customer service, data processing, and/or banking/financial experience
Typing certification from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions or similar may be required. If certification is required, a typing proficiency score of at least 35 net words per minute is mandatory. The NM Workforce Connection Certification must have been issued within five (5) years of application
May be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Certification Examination
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
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, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities and educational leave
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
Candi Borrecco
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
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