Business Unit: 23200
Court Services Specialist #10116242-23200 Full-Time, Term in Albuquerque, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 08-14-2026 -
Close Date: 08-28-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $19.773-$24.716 per hour or $41,127.84-$51,409.28 annually
The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, term, Court Services Specialist #10116242-23200 for the Criminal Division in Albuquerque, NM. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general supervision; performs a variety of court security duties, as well as administrative and clerical duties, provides technical and courtroom assistance, and works with inventory and equipment. This position is a benefited, part- time (up to four working days per week) position. There might be the potential for the position to move to full-time in the future (subject to available funding).
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:
The Court Services Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and 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, mail, fax, or documents such as notices, motions, opinions, orders, records, pleadings, memorandum in opposition, and case materials.
Provides meeting support, sets up information technology / audio / visual equipment, troubleshoots problems, and coordinate’s location.
Ensures accurate court fees are paid and recorded and ensures daily cash receipts are balanced and reconciled.
Receipts monies track 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 provide technical support.
Provides information, feedback, and input to internal and external parties.
Operates and troubleshoots electronics such as television, video, projector, and audio equipment.
Serve as a court monitor, and provides courtroom assistance.
Assists with inventory, fleet maintenance, and coordinates and assists with records management.
Provides jury support in the assembly of potential jurors, provides jury instructions, and assists with jury management.
May travel to other court locations to provide court services.
Coordinates with law enforcement agencies on the transportation of inmates to and from the courthouse and/or courtroom.
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of general office functions, cash handling procedures; basic knowledge of jury service; filing methods; case processing; knowledge of Specialty Court Programs;
research methodology; project management techniques; data collection methods; research methodology; general organizational structure of the judiciary; court monitoring procedures and equipment; and general understanding
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 drivers 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 and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
- 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: Three (3) years of experience in an administrative, clerical, technical, or IT field.
- 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
TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to
[email protected] or the address above. Required forms can be located at nmcourts.gov.
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE 400 Lomas Blvd. NW (Third Floor/Room 327) Albuquerque, NM 87102
PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.
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