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Judicial Specialist 2
Carlsbad, NM

The organization is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Judicial Specialist 2 position in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with a salary range of $39,154 - $78,308 annually or $18.824 - $37.648 per hour. The Fifth Judicial District Court is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Judicial Specialist 2. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in court case processing, legal secretarial work, or a related field. Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience. The successful candidate will also be required to have a typing certification from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, with a minimum typing proficiency score of 35 net words per minute. They may also be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Certification Examination.

The Fifth Judicial District Court is responsible for the administration of justice in Eddy County, New Mexico. They are seeking a Judicial Specialist 2 to join their team and assist in the preparation and processing of court documents, performing judicial procedures, and working with the court case management system. This is a full-time, permanent position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The successful candidate may also be required to undergo a criminal background check.

The Fifth Judicial District Court is offering a competitive salary range of $39,154 - $78,308 annually or $18.824 - $37.648 per hour for the position of Judicial Specialist 2. In addition to the salary, the organization also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, short and long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Other benefits include state-paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance, optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses, up to eight weeks of paid time off, and eleven paid holidays. The organization also offers flexible work schedules and alternative work locations, training and career development opportunities, and higher education opportunities, including educational leave and tuition reimbursement. The successful candidate may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and may receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay and physical fitness leave, depending on job classification or need.

The Judicial Specialist 2 position requires a high school diploma or GED, with no education substitution available. The successful candidate must also have at least two years of experience in court case processing, legal secretarial work, or a related field, with the option to substitute additional post-secondary education in a related field for up to one year of experience. They must also have a typing certification from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, with a minimum typing proficiency score of 35 net words per minute. They may also be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Certification Examination.

The Judicial Specialist 2 will be responsible for a variety of duties, including but not limited to using the case management system to open, docket, and close cases based on judgement details, providing customer service information to pro se litigants, processing court fees and reconciling monies, maintaining and distributing court documents and case materials, and serving as a liaison between court personnel and litigants or attorneys. They will also be responsible for managing jury trial calendars, coordinating program participation with Specialty Programs within the Court, and troubleshooting recording equipment and maintaining technical logs.

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology and phrases, basic knowledge of jury service, filing methods, case processing, and research methodology. They should also have knowledge of Specialty Court Programs, project management techniques, court fee accounting practices, court monitoring procedures, the Court Clerk's Procedures Manual and Code of Ethics, and the court's and State's Language Access Policies. They must also be familiar with the general organizational structure of the judiciary.

The work environment for this position is primarily in an office or court setting, with a valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include overtime, and the employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

In summary, the Fifth Judicial District Court is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Judicial Specialist 2 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of experience in court case processing or a related field, and a typing certification from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. They will also be required to have knowledge of legal terminology and phrases, jury service, and court procedures. The organization offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a retirement plan. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and proof of education to the Court Manager by 5:00 p.m. on December 4, 2024. Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic team and make a difference in the administration of justice in Eddy County.






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