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Certified Court Monitor

New Mexico Courts
Farmington, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2025 CLOSED ON 7/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Court Monitor position at New Mexico Courts?

Administrative Office of the Courts


Business Unit: 24100


Certified Court Monitor #00054581-24100, Full-Time, Term, in Farmington, NM


# of Positions: 1


Opening Date: 05-14-2025 - Close Date: 05-30-2025


Target Pay Range/Rate: $15.699 - $19.624 hourly OR $32,654 - $40,818 annually


The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts is recruiting for one full-time, term, Certified Court Monitor position #00054581-24100 for our Domestic Relations Hearing Officer, Division 9, at our Farmington District court location in Farmington, NM GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 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.
Finalists will be subject to criminal background checks.

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 an 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 the retention of all case material and marks for identification logs, files, and safeguarding evidence as a public, sequestered, or sealed exhibit.
  • Acts as a liaison between court personnel, litigants, and attorneys to advance court proceedings.
  • Reviews court files, prepares hearings, and picks up all relevant files from judges and clerks.
  • Conducts research utilizing a 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*


  • *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: Submit a Judicial Branch Application for Employment or a Resume with a Resume Supplemental form, along with proof of education by 5:00 p.m., May 30, 2025, to:


    Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts

    Human Resources

    103 S Oliver Drive

    Aztec, NM 87410

    Fax: 505-334-7762

    Email: 11thjdchr@nmcourts.gov


    PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED


    Applications may be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
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