COURT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Judicial Branch

4th Circuit


Laconia, NH

Court Operations Specialist

Labor Grade: 14

Salary Range Steps 1-5: $36,309.00-$43,758.00

Position # CT9410190006

ASAP #2869/26-092

The State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch, 4th Circuit Court, has a Full-Time vacancy for Court Operations Specialist. This position is assigned to a 9 step pay scale. Hiring typically occurs within steps 1-5, depending on education and experience.

Summary:

This is general clerical work in the New Hampshire Court System. Work involves performing varied clerical functions requiring the application of independent judgment and regular application and limited interpretation of routine policies, practices, and rules. Advice and assistance will normally be provided as requested; however, most functions are performed with minimum supervision. Positions in this class require the need for specialized knowledge of court processes. Greater consequence of error if work is not performed accurately. Employees in this position may be required to travel during the regular course of business and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and two years court clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, statutes, and rules pertaining to the court.

Knowledge of the organization, operations, functions, and scope of authority of the court or activity to which assigned.

Knowledge of effective and efficient office practices and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain a variety of records and prepare reports from such records.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skill in the operation of a computer and other standard office equipment.

Other Requirements:
Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.

Responsibilities:

Opens, date stamps, sorts and distributes mail.


Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; assigns general case category; and processes documents as required in accordance with court rules.


Assigns docket numbers and records information as required in the appropriate files.

Files court records using chronological, alphabetical, and numerical filing systems.


Type notices, orders and decrees, correspondence, hearing and trial lists.


Answers telephone, prepares copies.


Prepares summonses, notices, warrants, subpoenas and similar processes; computes applicable dates for service and return of service, affixes court seal, and prepares copies of documents.


Operates electronic recording machine to record court proceedings.

Receives and records court revenue and may maintain and prepare other financial records and reports as required.


Disclaimer Statement:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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