Skip to main content

Judicial Specialist 2

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

Position #54609

Essential Tasks: Manage court cases in a court of limited original jurisdiction. File court documents and receive fines, fees and bond
payments; balance and reconcile daily cash receipts; prepare and makes daily bank deposits. Respond to inquiries from legal and law
enforcement community and from the public. Research automated and hard copy files for case status information and information
regarding parties to case. Enter case information into an automated case management system. Create and maintain hard copy case
files and close case files. Arrange for service and mail to parties of a case. Research defendant warrants and prior conviction history.
Flag drivers’ licenses. Pull case files and court documents; coordinate completion of court documents. Monitor and track sentence
deferment and probation compliance records; review files for sentence deferments. Maintain logs and records; prepare statistical
reports. Ability to use a computer and computer software. Must be able to get along with others and to work under stress.
Knowledge of computer software including Excel, financial accounting and case management systems, word processing and
spreadsheets. Skills: meeting deadlines under pressure; maintaining accuracy; being attentive to detail; gathering information and
report writing; ability to utilize a computer effectively in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and other software; use a calculator
and other office equipment; read and balance cash management reports. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the
Court. A more comprehensive job description may be viewed at http://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the Human
Resources office of the Metropolitan Court.

Qualifications: Education: A high school diploma or GED. Education Substitution: None. Experience: Two (2) years of experience
in court case processing, a legal secretarial or related field such as advanced customer service, data processing, and/or
banking/financial experience. Education 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. Typing Certification: A typing certification from
the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (www.dws.state.nm.us) or similar may be required. If certification is required, a typing
proficiency score of at least 35 net words per minute is mandatory. The New Mexico Workforce Connection Certification must have been issued
within five (5) years of application. Post-offer background history and fingerprint check is required.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, court setting, or designated work area. The work is performed in an often fast
paced, stressful work environment, and under severe time constraints to meet multiple demands. While performing the duties of the
job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitious hand, arm and finger motions as well as use manual/finger dexterity, sit
for long periods of time, stand for hours and walk often, lift, climb ladders, kneel/stoop, move, pull and carry up to twenty-five (25)
pounds; travel, work overtime and/or flexible work hours including shift work (24/7), weekends and holidays; and exposed to
fluctuating building temperatures. The employee may be exposed to hostile or violent situations that may arise when dealing with
individuals involved in court cases, disturbing or hazardous court exhibits and contagious health conditions.

Applicants should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 05/10) or Resume Supplemental Form (Revised
05/10) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resources Division before 5 p.m. on the closing date. Mailed applications must be
received by 5 p.m. on the closing date of November 17, 2025.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Division