Court Operations Manager

New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts (NM); Belen (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Belen, New Mexico, is recruiting for a full-time Court Manager 2 to oversee operational, administrative, and financial functions at the Belen Magistrate Court.

The role requires seasoned experience in court administration, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to coordinate fiscal, HR, and information systems programs while improving case management processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of experience in legal secretarial or related field with two years supervisory experience.
• Typing proficiency 35+ WPM may be required; NM Court Monitor/NCIC certification may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Acting under general direction, manage operational, administrative, and financial functions of the court or division.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate fiscal, budget, HR, and information systems for court programs.
• Analyze dockets and operations to improve case management and court services.
• Compile and maintain court statistics; participate in budget process.
• Oversee money handling and ensure accuracy of judicial financial records; monitor purchasing.
• Ensure timely processing of documents and maintain hearings and calendars.
• Research, analyze, audit case management issues; provide notarizations.
• Supervise and train staff; lead recruitment and interview panels.
• Coordinate with statewide boards/committees; advocate for victims as needed.
• May monitor contracts, manage record-keeping systems, and support other courts.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Belen, New Mexico, is recruiting for a full-time Court Manager 2 to oversee operational, administrative, and financial functions at the Belen Magistrate Court.

The role requires seasoned experience in court administration, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to coordinate fiscal, HR, and information systems programs while improving case management processes.