COURT CLERK 2

The Fifth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time Court Clerk 2 position in the Eddy County District Court, Carlsbad, NM.  This is a classified position.  Salary:  Pay Range FF - $13.292 to $14.856 hourly; $1,063.38 to $1,188.48 bi-weekly; $27,647.88 to $30,900.48 annually, depending on experience. Qualifications:  Under supervision, process court documents, accurately receipt and reconcile court fines and fees and provide customer service.  This is a full performance level job classification. A high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in court case processing, a legal secretarial or related field.  Attainment of the Judicial Studies Certificate will substitute for one year of experience.  Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience.  Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.  Knowledge of court case processing and legal terminology; customer service practices; court fee accounting processes; proper English usage, grammar and punctuation; cash handling procedures; computer software applications; court case management system, general office practices; office equipment; safety and security issues; Court Clerk’s Procedures Manual and Code of Ethics; general organizational structure of the judiciary; and court monitoring procedures and equipment.  Excellent benefits. To Apply:  Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment and a copy of high school diploma or GED by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 2008, to Eric C. Ellis, Court Manager, 102 N. Canal, Suite 240, Carlsbad, NM 88220.  The prescribed Employment Application Form may be accessed at www.fifthdistrictcourt.com, or www.nmcourts.com.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the prescribed Employment Application Form.  The judicial branch of New Mexico state government is an equal opportunity employer.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:         
Knowledge of machine shorthand; state-of-the-art stenographic hardware and software for capturing and producing the stenographic record; proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary and spelling; extensive vocabulary including legal, technical and medical terminology; courtroom procedures; statutes and rules governing the recording of judicial procedures; rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure; rules of Appellate Procedure; State Records and Retention Statutes as it relates to court reporting; the New Mexico Court Reporters Board Code of Professional Conduct; the difference between providing information and legal advice; litigation support software; legal research methods; general office practices and equipment.  Ability to sit and report uninterrupted for long periods of time while maintaining complete concentration; operate a stenographic machine in excess of 225 wpm with 95% accuracy; conducting legal research; utilizing computer software applications; troubleshooting errors with transcription equipment; maintaining dictionaries; providing good customer service; using common sense; filing and typing.

HOW TO APPLY:                                                   Employment Application Forms can be found at www.fifthdistrictcourt.com and www.nmcourts.com.  Application forms and attachments are to be mailed to the Court Administrator’s Office, Fifth Judicial District Court,   P. O. Box 1776, Roswell, NM 88202-1776.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in an often fast paced and stressful work environment in an office or court setting.  The employee is expected to be punctual and to adhere to assigned work schedule.  The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, supervisors, managers, judges and the public; work under severe time constraints and meet multiple demands from several people.  The activities of this job may require uninterrupted periods of continuous stenographic reporting.  The work performed requires frequent use of computers, repetitious hand, arm and finger motions as well as manual/finger dexterity.  The employee must be able to walk, talk, hear, climb ladders, kneel, stoop, move, lift, pull and carry up to 25 pounds, work overtime and flexible work hours including week-ends and holidays and travel occasionally in a three county district.  Employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.  The employee may be exposed to fluctuating building and outdoor temperatures; mental fatigue; hostile or violent situations that may arise when dealing with individuals involved in court cases; exposed to disturbing or hazardous court exhibits and contagious health conditions.

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