Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 23100
Certified Court Monitor (U) #00027504-23100 & #00054662-23100, Full-Time, At-will, in Santa Fe, NM
# of Positions: 2
Opening Date: 03-22-2024 - Close Date: 04-05-2024
Target Pay Range/Rate: $22.182 hourly OR $46,138 annually
The First Judicial District Court is recruiting for two (2) full-time, at-will, Certified Court Monitor (U) positions #00027504-23100 & #00054662-23100 for the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general supervision provides courtroom support and ensures an accurate, and audible, audio/digital recording of judicial proceedings. Using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
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.
BENEFITS
*These benefits vary by job classification or need*
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: Court Monitor Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
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 by 4:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2024.
First Judicial District Court
Human Resource Office
Attn: Nicole Salazar
225 Montezuma Ave
P.O. Box 2268 | Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-455-8214
PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.
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