Court Services Specialist

Court Services Specialist #10117086-23400 Full-Time, Perm, in Mora, NM. # of Positions: 1 Opening Date: 09-29-2025 Target Pay Range/Rate: $19.577 per hour or $40,720 annually The Fourth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a Court Services Specialist #10117086-23400 in Mora, NM. General Statement of Duties Acting under general supervision perform a variety of court security duties, as well as administrative and clerical duties, provide technical and courtroom assistance, and work with inventory and equipment. Examples of Job Duties The Court Services Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating project and security activities, and office functions. Prepares, drafts, proofreads, edits, and disseminates documents and correspondence including pleadings. Dockets and enters case data and processes into the case management system. Maintains a docket or calendar and prepares reports, mails, faxes, or documents such as notices, motions, opinions, orders, records, pleadings, memorandum in opposition, and case materials. Provides meeting support, including setting up information technology, audio, and visual equipment, troubleshooting problems, and coordinating location. Ensures accurate court fees are paid and recorded, and ensures daily cash receipts are balanced and reconciled. Receives monies, tracks expenditures, prepares bank deposits, and files receipt of fees in appropriate case files. Provides public case information to parties, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies. Operates security and/or metal detecting equipment at entrance to courthouse or courtroom. Inspects people and packages entering and leaving the building. Gives instructions to customers related to public access terminals, microfiche, reader machines, the website, and general information to pro se litigants without giving legal advice. Serves as information systems site coordinator or back up to site coordinator and provides technical support. Provides information, feedback, and input to internal and external parties. Operates and troubleshoots electronics such as television, video, projector, and audio equipment. Serves as a court monitor, and provides courtroom assistance. Assists with inventory and coordinates and assists with records management. Provides jury support and assists with jury management. Ensures proper behavior in the courtroom for all proceedings, provides customer service, and assists Judge, jurors, and other parties as needed. Sets up and takes care of the courtroom during proceedings. Coordinates with law enforcement agencies on the transportation of inmates to and from the courthouse and/or courtroom. Works with attorneys who may need special equipment for a hearing. Assists in the assembly of potential jurors and instructs jurors on processes. Ensures all parties are present for each hearing. Assists in the document flow from the Judge to the attorney’s and/or pro se parties. Announces Judge’s entrance into and departure from the courtroom and ensures proper decorum is maintained. Assists with vehicle fleet maintenance. Assists with the maintenance of inventory housed and released from the evidence section at the direction of the District Court Clerk Manager. May be assigned supervisory duties under the mentorship of a supervisor or manager. Provides direction and assistance to subordinate staff. Other duties as assigned. Competencies / Qualifications The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of general office functions, cash handling procedures; project management techniques; data collection methods; research methodology; general organizational structure of the judiciary; court monitoring procedures and equipment; and knowledge of Specialty Court Programs. Minimum Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED. Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or related field such as computers, data processing, and cash handling. Education Substitution: None. 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. Certification: May be requested to complete the New Mexico Court Monitor Certification Examination. Other: Competencies and qualifications expected as described above. To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume with a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education. FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE REJECTED. #J-18808-Ljbffr