Certified Court Monitor (U)

Business Unit: 23100

Certified Court Monitor (U) #10118923-23100, Full-Time, At-Will, in Santa Fe, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 07-08-2026 - Close Date: -

Target Pay Range/Rate: $25.919 per hour or $53,911.52 annually

The First Judicial District Court is recruiting for one full-time at-will Certified Court Monitor position to work for the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general supervision provides courtroom support and ensures an accurate, and audible, audio/digital recording of judicial proceedings. Using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 The Certified Court Monitor is responsible for monitoring and recording judicial proceedings, including multiple 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, 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, overhead projector, ELMO, Electronic Visual Evidence Presenter, 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.
 May performs duties of a Bailiff, including announcing a judge’s entrance into and departure from the courtroom and ensure proper decorum is maintained.
 Prepares recordings/burn CD’s for out of county and out of district court proceedings; mail such recordings to the appropriate court(s).
 Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of diverse types of hearings including jury trials, 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 drivers 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, judges, and justices. Must be able to sit for long periods of time focusing on what is being said by the parties with many distractions. * 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 time off, up to eight (8) weeks

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Up to 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*

What are your benefits worth?

*these benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

• QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A high school diploma or GED.

• Education Substitution: None.

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

• Experience Substitution: None.

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

TO APPLY: Submit a NM Judicial Branch Employment Application or a Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, and proof of education must be received by mail, email or
hand delivered to:

First Judicial District Court

Human Resource Office Attn: Nicole Salazar

225 Montezuma Ave

P.O. Box 2268

Santa Fe, NM 87504

Phone: 505-455-8214 | Email: sfednms@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.

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