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Business Unit: 24400

Judicial Specialist 2 #00044862-24400 Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 09-09-2024 - Close Date: 09-20-2024

Job Pay Range: GG: $18.824 - $37.648 per hour OR $39,154 - $78,308 annually

Target Pay Range/Rate: $19.418 per hour OR $40,389 annually

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Judicial Specialist 2 #00044862-24400 position for the Customer Service Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Essential Tasks: Manage court cases in a court of limited original jurisdiction. File court documents and receive fines, fees and bond payments; balance and reconcile daily cash receipts; prepare and makes daily bank deposits. Respond to inquiries from legal and law enforcement community and from the public. Research automated and hard copy files for case status information and information regarding parties to case. Enter case information into an automated case management system. Create and maintain hard copy case files and close case files. Arrange for service and mail to parties of a case. Research defendant warrants and prior conviction history. Flag drivers’ licenses. Pull case files and court documents; coordinate completion of court documents. Monitor and track sentence deferment and probation compliance records; review files for sentence deferments. Maintain logs and records; prepare statistical reports. Ability to use a computer and computer software. Must be able to get along with others and to work under stress. Knowledge of computer software including Excel, financial accounting and case management systems, word processing and spreadsheets. Skills: meeting deadlines under pressure; maintaining accuracy; being attentive to detail; gathering information and report writing; ability to utilize a computer effectively in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and other software; use a calculator and other office equipment; read and balance cash management reports. Other duties as assigned. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. Finalist may 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.

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 time off, up to eight (8) weeks

Paid time off and retirement buyback

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*

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

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.

TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m.

Human Resources Division

401 Lomas NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823

Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov

Website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected
for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER