Courtroom Services & Security Specialist

New Mexico Courts; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short/Long‑A

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation/sick/personal leave

10 paid holidays

Parental leave

457(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Taos, NM seeks a Court Services Specialist to provide courtroom security, assist judges and jurors, and manage safety and equipment during proceedings. This full-time, permanent role requires a high school diploma and 3 years in admin/clerical or IT; salary range $19.77–$22.24/hour ($41,045–$46,268/year) and comprehensive benefits.

The position may involve travel to other court locations, coordination with law enforcement, and duties such as docketing,

Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Certification: May be requested to complete the New Mexico Court Monitor Certification Examination.

Responsibilities

• The Court Services Specialist plans, organizes, and coordinates 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 IT/audio/visual equipment, troubleshoots problems, and coordinates the 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.
• Provides information systems site coordinator or back up to site coordinator and provide technical support.
• 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.

Skills

General office functions

Cash handling

Jury service

Filing methods

Case processing

Project management

Data collection

Court monitoring procedures

Judiciary knowledge

Public information services

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Taos, NM seeks a Court Services Specialist to provide courtroom security, assist judges and jurors, and manage safety and equipment during proceedings. This full-time, permanent role requires a high school diploma and 3 years in admin/clerical or IT; salary range $19.77–$22.24/hour ($41,045–$46,268/year) and comprehensive benefits.

The position may involve travel to other court locations, coordination with law enforcement, and duties such as docketing,