Certified Court Monitor #00054581-24100 Full-Time, Term in Farmington, NM

Share $25.62 Per Hour Certified Court Monitor #00054581-24100 Full-Time, Term in Farmington, NM New Mexico Courts

Occupation:

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Location:

Farmington, NM

• 87401 Positions available: 1 Job #: 00054581-24100

Source:

New Mexico Courts

Posted:

04/27/2026

Expires:

05/08/2026

Web Site:

www.nmcourts.gov

Job Type:

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 Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts is recruiting for one full-time TERM Certified Court Monitor position for our Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Division 9, at our Farmington District court location in Farmington, NM.

General Statement of Duties:

Acting under general supervision interprets information obtained from hearings and documents it into log notes. Ensures accurate, significant, and audio/digital recording of judicial proceedings. Finalists will be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

? The Certified Court Monitor is responsible for monitoring and recording judicial proceedings, including multiple provide litigants, attorneys, special commissioners, hearing officers, and judges access to the record for appellate review, trial preparation and preparation of orders. ? Operates and sets up an audio recording machine or a digital recording system and ensures recording equipment is working properly. ? Documents and time-stamps events by generating accurate log outlining pertinent events/appearances of the judicial proceeding and/or case notes and verifies recordings of proceedings are audible. ? Gathers, delivers, and files, receipts for log and exhibits to provide accurate record keeping procedures. ? Accepts, maintains, and files court exhibits, which may include hazardous and/or dangerous items. ? Troubleshoots recording equipment, overhead projector, ELMO, Electronic Visual Evidence Presenter, runs updates, and maintains technical logs. ? Responsible for retention of all 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 attorneys, to advance court proceedings. ? Reviews court files, prepares hearings, and picks up all relevant files from judges and clerks. ? Conducts research utilizing computer retrieval system. ? Conducts training and certifications/re-certifications for other monitors/employees. ? Travels to other locations to record hearings. ? Drafts and prepares orders, legal correspondence and documents for judges, and sets hearings. ? May act as a Trial Court Administrative Assistant. ? May process appeals for the Court of Appeals. ? Trains on courtroom etiquette, FTR, quick keys, entering exhibits, voir dire and jury trial processes. ? May performs duties of a Bailiff, including announcing a judge's entrance into and departure from the courtroom and ensure proper decorum is maintained. ? Prepares recordings/burn CD's for out of county and out of district court proceedings; mail such recordings to the appropriate court(s). ? Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of diverse types of hearings including jury trials, domestic relations, domestic violence, child support, children's court, mental health court, grand jury, out of district criminal arraignments, probation violations, etc. Legal abbreviations and terminologies; digital recording and word processing software; legal terminology; courtroom practices and procedures; the difference between providing information and legal advice; filing systems; maintaining exhibits during trial (can include guns, knives, drugs, drug paraphernalia, graphic photos, etc.).

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, judges, and justices. Must be able to sit for long periods of time focusing on what is being said by the parties with many distractions.

• This job description is

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 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:

One (1) year of experience in court case processing, legal secretarial field, or a related field such as administrative assistant, advanced customer service, and data processing.

Experience Substitution:

None.

Certification:

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This position may be assigned to a rotating schedule which may require the selected applicant to work at our other District and Magistrate Courts in San Juan County.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acting under general supervision prepare and process court documents, perform judicial procedures and work with the court case management system. Essential functions of this job include: Perform specialized clerical and technical duties involved in case processing, case management and the clerical business of the Court. Administer jury functions, file court documents and receive fines, fees, restitution and bond payments; balance and reconcile daily cash receipts. Generate court documents, arrange for service and mail to parties of a case. Draft correspondence in reply to requests for case inquiries. Enter case information into an automated case management system. Generate court documents for mailing. Assists the public, law enforcement officials and attorneys, and provides a high level of customer service. Have the ability to work with others and to work under stress. May perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the operational needs of the court. Finalists will be subject to criminal background checks. A typing test is required for this position. A typing proficiency score of at least 35 net words per minute is mandatory. Typing tests may be taken, free of charge, at NM Workforce Solutions, 3401 E 30th St Suite B280, Farmington, NM, or online at www.typingtest.com or www.goodtyping.com.

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.

• This job description is

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 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

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