ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #24-85

Location Position Available Salary Range Internal Closing Date

Hillsborough Superior

Court - North

Manchester, NH

Court Monitor / Assistant $43,056.00-$63,122.80

Labor Grade : 22

Open until filled

This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by the

State Employees Association of NH, SEIU Local 1984.

Employees hired for this position may be required to attend new employee orientation in Concord,

NH prior to beginning their job at their assigned judicial branch location. Mileage reimbursement will

be paid pursuant to the Personnel Rules or, if represented by a union, the collective bargaining

agreement.

The normal workday for Judicial Branch employees shall consist of 7.5 hours per day with work

normally performed between the hours of 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however,

the normal workday may be adjusted based on the needs of the court location.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION ABOVE

Step 1 :

Print application from the HR Job Postings page on the website

https : / / www.courts.nh.gov / sites / g / files / ehbemt471 / files / documents / 2021-04 / nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf

Step 2 :

• e-mail application and / or resume to : applications@courts.state.nh.us
• or fax application and / or resume to : (603) 513-5454
• or mail application and / or resume to : Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources

One Granite Place, Suite N400

Concord, NH 03301

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Survey

Please take a moment to view the EEO survey attached to this position announcement.

Your responses are STRICTLY VOLUNTARY and will be kept CONFIDENTIAL.

Please return with your application and / or resume.

At any time we may have more than one position vacant in the court system.

Your application may not be considered if you fail to note a specific position on your application.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

COURT MONITOR / ASSISTANT - Regular, full-time position working in the New Hampshire Court System,

DEFINITION OF WORK

Under direct supervision of the clerk of court, this position provides and performs a variety of services associated

with the monitoring, logging and recording of testimony in a courtroom, and maintenance of equipment. Provides

extensive administrative support to assigned judicial officer. Position processes court cases, enters and updates

case data, assists and works with the public, attorneys, law enforcement representatives and other persons

having business with the court at the counter and / or in the courtroom. May perform assigned tasks in one or

more courts and / or in the office of one or more clerks. Position requires honesty, integrity, trustworthiness,

accuracy, and attention to detail. Employees in this position will be required to travel during the regular course

of business, and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

REPORTING LINES

The Court Monitor / Assistant reports directly to the Clerk of Court and does not supervise or provide direction to

any employees.

ESSENITAL FUNCTIONS (EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED)

Essential functions, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to

the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is

not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Travels to trial courts as assigned; operates and maintains various recording equipment used in the courtroom;

checks microphones, cabling, recording heads and other items required to record testimony; monitors recording

of court testimony; determines and directs changes in microphone position; adjusts volume or recording

equipment; creates and maintains logs of proceedings; marks and preserves exhibits; maintains recordings in

filing system; maintains inventory of media, forms and other items used in court proceedings; performs basic

preventative maintenance services.

Types and prepares court orders, memoranda, and other court-related documents as instructed; prepares

transcript excerpts as required by judicial officer. Prepares transcript estimates, duplicate recordings and log

notes of proceedings for transcription by third parties.

Performs various clerical and support tasks by direction of the clerk; assists clerk in courtroom duties as required;

trains other employees as needed.

May assume departmental responsibilities by working in the office of the clerk; processes court cases; provides

assistance to the public by responding to inquiries at the counter, by telephone and in writing; verifies records

and documents, checking for clerical and mathematical accuracy and completeness, and processes for further

action; creates new files; enters information into the court's case management system; prepares files for judicial

review; requests additional information from the filing or other parties; accepts and / or assists in collecting,

processing, and recording monies received / paid to the court.

Sorts, indexes, and files cases according to established procedures; enters new case dates and updates case

files as required; performs records management tasks including retrieving and filing cases and material for use

by the judge, staff, law enforcement agencies, attorneys or other authorized personnel; provides information in

compliance with state law; conducts time standards to identify case status; identifies cases within and outside of

time standards; prepares juror lists and performs related work relative to juror questionnaires, summonses,

appearances, and payments; assists with the preparation of periodic records and statistical reports; performs

other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of State of New Hampshire statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable

Federal rules and requirements.

Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of record keeping, bookkeeping, files, records and case

management.

Knowledge of court processes and legal terminology.

Skill in providing assistance and services to a variety of users of the court's services, including using effective

oral communication skills.

Skill in working under pressure handling significant problems and tasks simultaneously.

Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications with particular competency in word

processing.

Proficiency in the use of English grammar, spelling and composition.

Ability to edit material for grammatical, spelling and punctuation accuracy.

Ability to prepare documents using dictation equipment.

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED required, additional education and training preferred.

Five years of relevant, responsible court, law office, business, medical or general office clerical, secretarial or

related support experience involving public contact, working with files and records, performing data entry or

closely related responsibilities; OR,

Any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and

abilities have been achieved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference check.

Requires performance of job functions in a potentially stressful environment involving the risk of exposure to

hostile situations, infectious diseases and the possibility of extended keying or writing, prolonged sitting and / or

standing and the need to lift and / or carry heavy, bulky boxes, file folders, office supplies and other

equipment / materials.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This position description represents general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this

position.

Last updated : 2024-05-15