COURT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

State of New Hampshire Job Posting 

Judicial Branch  

4th Circuit Court 

Laconia, NH 

Court Operations Supervisor 

Labor Grade: 22 

Salary Range Step 1-5: $43,934.80-$53,040.00

Position #CT9930190004 

ASAP# 3859/26-058 

The State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch,9th Circuit Court, has a Full-Time vacancy for Court Operations Supervisor. This position is assigned to a 9-step pay scale. Hiring typically occurs within steps 1-5, depending on education and experience.

Summary: 

This is experienced clerical and supervisory work in the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Work involves performing or supervising a variety of clerical functions which requires the exercise of considerable judgment and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply court rules and applicable statutes and to recommend and implement improved operating procedures. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Senior Court Operations Specialist by supervision of two or more full-time Court Operations Specialists including assignment of work, review or work, answering routine questions, and training. Employees in this position may be required to travel during the regular course of business and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.  

Minimum Qualifications 

Education and Experience: 

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field with five years’ court experience and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Considerable knowledge of court organization, operations and functions.   

Considerable knowledge of effective and efficient office practices and procedures.   

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.   

Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.   

Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from such records.   

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of a subordinate employee.   

Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.   

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.   

Skill in the operation of a computer, typewriter and other standard office equipment.  

Other Requirements: 

Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check. 

Responsibilities: 

Opens, date stamps, sorts and distribute mail.   

Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; assigns general case categories and processes documents as required in accordance with court rules. Assigns docket numbers and records information as required in the appropriate files.   

 Files court records using chronological, alphabetical, and numerical filing systems; retrieves and distributes files for court personnel, the public, and attorneys. Types notices, orders and decrees, correspondence, hearing and trial lists.   

 Answers telephone, prepares copies and assists the public.   

 Prepares summonses, notices, warrants, subpoenas and similar processes; computes applicable dates for service and return of service; affixes court seal and prepares copies of documents.   

 Operates electronic recording machine, serves as courtroom clerk as required; prepares juror lists and performs related workrelativeto questionnaires, summonses, appearances and payment of jurors.   

 Schedules trials, hearings, continuances, and other matters.   

 Answers inquiries and furnishes information by reviewing court records.   

 Performs a variety of bookkeeping functions, which may include receipt, and disbursement of revenues, journal maintenance, bank reconciliation, and preparation of financial reports.   

 Signs court documents as required in the absence of the clerk.   

 Performs regular supervision of two or more full-time lower-level Court Operations Specialists including assignment of work, responding to questions, and limited training. 

Disclaimer Statement: 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

Compensation & Benefit Information: Compensation & Benefits | State of New Hampshire Agency Website  

For further information please contact Jennifer Zdon, Human Resources atJzdon@courts.state.nh.us. 

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