Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (U)

Business Unit: 23200

Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (U) #00000530-23200, Full-Time, At-Will in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 08-04-2026 - Close Date: -

Target Pay Range/Rate: $78.616 per hour or $163,521.28 annually

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, at-will Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (U) #00000530-23200 for the Family Court Division in Albuquerque, NM. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the supervision of the Presiding Family Court Judge, applicant will be assigned a domestic relations and domestic violence matters caseload. Consistent with Rule 1-053.2 duties may include: (1) review petitions for indigency; (2) conduct hearings on all petitions and motions, both before and after entry of the decree; (3) in child support enforcement division case, carry out the statutory duties of a child support hearing officer; (4) carry out the statutory duties of a domestic violence special commissioner and utilize the procedures as set for in Rule 1-053.1 NMRA; (5) assist the court in carrying out the purposes of the Domestic Relations Mediation Act; and (6) prepare recommendations for review and final approval by the court matters consistent with Rule 1-053.2. duties.

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP)

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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

Paid time off and retirement buyback

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, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation*

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement

May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*

May receive physical fitness leave*

QUALIFICATIONS

• QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an accredited law school, New Mexico licensed attorney in good standing.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the practice of law with at least 20% of practice having been in family law or domestic relations matters.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with judges, the legal community, and staff; and to communicate complex rules clearly and concisely, respond with tact and courtesy both orally and in writing.

• Extensive knowledge of New Mexico and federal case law, constitution and statutes; court rules, policies and procedures; manual and computer legal research and analysis.

• A work record of dependability and reliability, attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective organizational skills.

• Ability to pass a background check.

TO APPLY: Apply at or send application or resume supplemental form, proof of education and one (1) writing sample to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or to the above address.
Applications not including copies of information requested will be rejected.

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

400 Lomas Blvd. NW (Third Floor/Room 327)

Albuquerque, NM 87102

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

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