Judicial Specialist 2 #00053524-23800, Full-Time, Perm in Taos, NM

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Location:

Taos, NM

• 87571 Positions available: 1 Job #: 00053524-23800

Source:

New Mexico Courts

Posted:

03/31/2026

Web Site:

www.nmcourts.gov

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education A high school diploma or GED. Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Eighth Judicial District Court is recuriting for a full-time, perm Judicial Specialist 2 #00053524-23800 in Taos, NM.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acting under general supervision prepare and process court documents, perform judicial procedures and work with the court case management system. Due to budgetary constraints the salary for this position will not be outside of the target pay range of $19.577

• $22.

024. Finalist(s) will be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

? The Judicial Specialist 2 is responsible for using the case management system to open, docket, and close cases based on judgement details. ? Provides customer service information with 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 filing fees. ? Processes and expedites orders of protection. ? Accurately disburses bond payments, and 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 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 equipment are operational. ? Ensures judicial calendars and schedules are maintained. ? Serves as a court monitor. ? Under general supervision will perform clerical and technical duties involved in case processing, file maintenance, jury management and the conduct of the clerical business of the court. ? Manages jury trial calendar request for judges to schedule upcoming jury trials. ? Advising internal staff of the jury procedures/ when jurors are reporting/ updates on specific trials ? May serve as a courtroom clerk, produce Instant J&Ss, and obtain signatures from the parties/counsel of record, assigned judge, file, and distribute. ? Provide support to other magistrate or district courts within the judicial district. ? The daily routine includes working with prospective jurors. Instructing them on how to complete their information online and/or providing appropriate forms when necessary. ? Other duties include answering phone calls, addressing incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining office supplies, etc. ? Coordinates program participation with Specialty Programs within the Court. ? Accepts, maintains, and files court exhibits, which may include hazardous and or dangerous items. ? Gathers, delivers, and files recordings, receipts for log and exhibits to provide accurate record keeping procedures. ? Troubleshoots recording equipment, runs updates, and maintains technical logs. ? Responsible for retention of case material and marks for identification logs, files, and safeguards evidence as a public, sequestered or sealed exhibit. ? Acts as a liaison between court personnel, litigants, or attorney to advance court proceedings. ? Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology and phrases; basic knowledge of jury service; 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 organizational structure of the judiciary. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A high school diploma or GED.

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:

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.

Certification:

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6933. Finalist(s) will be subject to criminal background checks.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

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EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Program / Project Specialist is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, and technical assistance in the development of programs or project plans. Assists with the development of schedules and tracking program or project goals and deadlines. Drafts, proofreads, edits and disseminates documents and correspondence. Prepares and distributes statistical reports, materials, documents, copies, agendas, and minutes for meetings. Coordinates and schedules conferences and travel. Provides technical assistance through troubleshooting equipment and or problems. Assists with determining participant eligibility for court programs. Verifies community ties, treatment history, and criminal history. Acts as point of contact for team members, program participants, and outside agencies. Follows, tracks, and records testing protocol via breath or urine drug tests. Oversees participants in work details, physical training or special projects as part of community service program requirements. Notifies the court of any participant program non-compliance. Attends court proceedings and meetings with court staff and other programs. Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits to monitor program compliance. Assists with internal audits to include providing and gathering of data and reports. Other duties as assigned. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Judicial Specialist 2 #00043334-23100, Full-Time, Perm in Espanola, NM New Mexico Courts Espanola, NM Regular | $19.57

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acting under general supervision prepare and process court documents, perform judicial procedures and work with the court case management system.

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.

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.

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ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

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
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