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Per Hour Judicial Specialist 2 #00000635-23500 Full-Time, Perm, in Lovington, NM

New Mexico Courts

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Location:

Lovington, NM

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Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/04/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Courts

Web Site:

www.nmcourts.gov

Expires:

09/18/2026

Job #: 00000635-23500

Job Requirements and Properties

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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 Fifth Judicial District Court in Lea County, Lovington, New Mexico has one job opening for a full time, classified Judicial Specialist 2 position. The position is in a Range GG with a target pay range of $19.77 to $24.71 hourly. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

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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.

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 overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

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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 vacation and sick leave 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, 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
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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:

May be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Certification Examination.