Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24400

Judicial Specialist Leadworker, #00000927-24400, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 10-31-2022 - Close Date: 01-25-2023

Job Pay Range: HH: $18.974 - $37.947 per hour

Target Pay Range/Rate: $18.974 - $23.717 per hour

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, is recruiting for one, Full-Time, Classified, Judicial Specialist Leadworker position #00000927-24400, for the Probation Supervision Division in Albuquerque, NM. Essential Tasks: Under general direction, participate in the clerical, technical, analytical and administrative duties involved in case processing, file maintenance, case management and the clerical business of the court through the application of knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations and court or program procedures, as well as through the application of knowledge of human relation skills. As a lead worker the ability to work with large volumes of work under high stress situations while multitasking. Duties predominantly involve overseeing judicial specialists by assigning and checking work and by evaluating ongoing work. Knowledge of civil and criminal procedures and thorough knowledge of judicial specialist duties and responsibilities. Monitor compliance with established court rules and procedures. Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress. May participate in evaluations; train and serve on interview panels. May order and maintain supplies and may maintain leave records. Maintain statistics and assists the public. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the Court. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Judicial Specialist Leadworker is responsible leading, mentoring, overseeing, and training staff in judicial procedures, court/office functions and court case document processing.

Provides customer service information to 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.

Processes and expedites orders of Protection; sets hearings and trials.

Assesses, receipts, records, reconciles monies, prepares bank deposits, and ensures proper cash handling procedures are followed.

Processes, maintains, and distributes documents, files and case materials.

Processes petitions for Trial Court Extensions of time to proceed to trial.

Uses the case management system to manage and track cases to ensure compliance with case type, appearance dates, sentencing requirements and follow through with necessary steps, which may include: orders to show cause, bench warrants, recusals, excusals, pleadings, and rule extensions.

Serves as a liaison with other court staff, state agencies, and the public.

Verifies qualifications form and questionnaires are properly completed.

Schedules jurors and creates jury panels/pools.

Maintains and updates jury calendars and manages call-in’s or robocall systems.

Maintains a cash till and ensures court fees are accurately assessed, paid, receipted, and correctly recorded in the case management system.

Disburses bond payments and trust funds, and prepares and maintains bond reports.

Follows proper restitution collection and distribution procedures.

Ensures the office, its equipment and courtroom(s) are operational.

Researches and analyzes case management issues.

Audits research and when necessary corrects case files.

May serve as information systems site coordinator or back up to site coordinator.

Oversees micro photography standards.

Ensures exhibits comply with statuary retention schedules.

Performs purchasing duties.

Provides victims with resource and advocacy information.

Assists with overseeing the jury administration; reviews, sorts, and organizes jury summons.

Prepares alpha list, random list, voir dire sheet, and seating chart for jury trials.

Ensures judicial calendars and schedules are maintained.

Certifies court records, prepares hard copy case files with tape logs and transcripts for microfilming, scanning, archiving and destruction.

Creates case tracking number and bar code scans all files appropriately for file destination and image case documents in the case management system.

Researches records and complies with public record requests.

Coordinates program participation with Specialty Programs within the court.

Analyzes court docket operations to develop and implement processes that will improve case management and court services.

May be assigned supervisory duties under the mentorship of a supervisor or manager.

Provides direction and assistance to subordinate staff.

Participates in short/long term planning.

Serves as Court Monitor.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant should demonstrate knowledge of training concepts; project management techniques; legal terminology and phrases; filing methods; case processing; Specialty Court Programs; research methodology; safety and security issues; court fee accounting practices; court monitoring procedures; Court Clerk’s Procedures Manual and Code of Ethics; court’s and state’s Language Access Policies, access to the Certified Language International Interpreting Line; and general organization 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 nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, and 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, Sick and Personal Leave, up to eight (8) weeks

Ten (10) paid holidays

Up to twelve (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, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation*

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities and educational leave

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

• Education: A high school diploma or GED.

• Education Substitution: None.

• Experience: Four (4) 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, of which three (3) years’ must have been in court case processing.

• Experience Substitution: Attainment of the Judicial Studies Certificate will substitute for one (1) year of experience. 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 with a typing proficiency score of at least 35 net words per minute from the NM Department of Workforce Solutions (www.dws.state.nm.us) may be required. The NM Workforce Connection must have been issued within five (5) days’ of application.
  

• Certification: May be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Examination and or obtain and maintain certification for the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

Human Resource Division

401 Lomas NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Telephone: (505) 841-9819 and/or Fax No: (505) 222-4823

Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

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