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Certified Court Monitor Job at New Mexico Courts

New Mexico Courts Carlsbad, NM

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-09-15
  • Location
    Carlsbad, NM
  • Job Title
    Certified Court Monitor
  • Gender
    Both

Administrative Office of the Courts


Business Unit: 23500


Certified Court Monitor, #00000628-23500, Full-Time, At-Will, in Carlsbad, NM


# of Positions: 1


Opening Date: 12-07-2022 - Close Date: 01-06-2023


Job Pay Range: EE: $15.00 - $28.226 per hour


Target Pay Range/Rate: $15.000 - $20.516 per hour


The Fifth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a Full-Time, At-Will, Certified Court Monitor position, #00000628-23500, in Eddy County, Carlsbad, NM. Summary: Acting under general supervision interprets information obtained from hearings and documents it into log notes. Ensures accurate, significant, and audio/digital recording of judicial proceedings. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background check.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
  • The Certified Court Monitor is responsible for monitoring and recording judicial proceedings to provide litigants, attorneys, special commissioners, hearing officers, and judges access to the record for appellate review, trial preparation and preparation of orders.
  • Operates and sets up an audio recording machine or a digital recording system and ensures recording equipment is working properly.
  • Documents and time-stamps events by generating accurate log outlining pertinent events/appearances of the judicial proceeding and/or case notes and verifies recordings of proceedings are audible.
  • Gathers, delivers, and files recordings, receipts for log and exhibits to provide accurate record keeping procedures.
  • Accepts, maintains, and files court exhibits, which may include hazardous and/or dangerous items.
  • Troubleshoots recording equipment, runs updates, and maintains technical logs.
  • Responsible for retention of all case material and marks for identification logs, files, and safeguards evidence as a public, sequestered or sealed exhibit.
  • Acts as a liaison between court personnel, litigants or attorneys, to advance court proceedings.
  • Reviews court files, prepares hearings, and picks up all relevant files from judges and clerks.
  • Conducts research utilizing computer retrieval system.
  • Conducts training and certifications/re-certifications for other monitors/employees.
  • Travels to other locations to record hearings.
  • Drafts and prepares orders, legal correspondence and documents for judges, and sets hearings.
  • May act as a Trial Court Administrative Assistant.
  • May process appeals for the Court of Appeals.
  • Trains on courtroom etiquette, FTR, quick keys, entering exhibits, voir dire and jury trial processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.


    • COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
    The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of diverse types of hearings including domestic relations, domestic violence, child support, children’s court, mental health court, grand jury, out of district criminal arraignments, probation violations, etc. Legal abbreviations and terminologies; digital recording and word processing software; legal terminology; courtroom practices and procedures; the difference between providing information and legal advice; filing systems; maintaining exhibits during trial (can include guns, knives, drugs, drug paraphernalia, graphic photos, etc).

    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 driver's 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, Sick and Personal Leave, up to eight (8) weeks
  • Ten (10) paid holidays
  • Up to twelve (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, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
  • Bilingual compensation*
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Higher education opportunities and educational leave
  • May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
  • May receive physical fitness leave*
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    • *these benefits vary by job classification or need*


    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education: A high school diploma or GED.


    • Education Substitution: None


    • Experience: One (1) year of experience in court case processing, a legal secretarial or related field such as advanced customer service, data processing, and banking/financial experience.

    • Experience Substitution: None.


    • Certification: Court Monitor Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.












    TO APPLY: Must submit the New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form and proof of education prior to 5:00 pm on January 6, 2023 to:


    Fifth Judicial District Court

    Yolanda Acosta, Human Resources Admin Sr.

    P.O. Box 1776 or 400 N. Virginia, Room 131

    Roswell, NM 88202-1776

    Phone #: 575-622-2565

    Fax #: 575-624-7501




    The New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment form is the preferred application to submit.


    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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