Judicial Specialist 2

at  New Mexico Courts

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology and phrases; filing methods; case processing; knowledge of Specialty Court Programs; research methodology; project management techniques; court fee accounting practices; court monitoring procedures; Court Clerk’s Procedures Manual and Code of Ethics; court’s and States Language Access Policies, access to the Certified Language International Interpreting Line; and general organization structure of the judiciary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, and judges and justices.

• This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A high school diploma or GED.
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- Education Substitution: None.
- Experience: 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.
- Experience Substitution: Attainment of the Judicial Studies Certificate will substitute for one (1) year of experience. Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
Typing Certification: A typing certification from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (www.dws.state.nm.us) or similar may be required. If certification is required, a typing proficiency score of at least 35 net words per minute is mandatory. The New Mexico Workforce Connection Certification must have been issued within five (5) years of application.
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- Certification: May be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Certification Examination.
TO APPLY: Submit a NM Judicial Branch Employment Application or a Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, and proof of education must be received by mail or hand delivered.
First Judicial District Court
Human Resource Office
Attn: Nicole Salazar
225 Montezuma Ave
P.O. Box 2268 | Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-455-8214

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• 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.

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, and judges and justices.

• This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performe