What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Specialist 2 position at New Mexico Courts?
Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 24200
Judicial Specialist 2 #00027965-24200 Full-Time, Perm in Alamogordo, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 05-27-2026 - Close Date: 06-10-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $20.80 per hour or $43,264 annually
The Twelfth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full time, classified, Judicial Specialist 2 (00027965), 24200 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Acting under general supervision prepare and
process court documents, perform judicial procedures and work with the court case management system.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology and phrases; basic knowledge of jury service; filing methods; case processing; knowledge of Specialty Court
Programs; research methodology; project management techniques; court fee accounting practices; court monitoring procedures; Court Clerk’s Procedures Manual and Code of Ethics; court’s and States Language Access Policies, access to the Certified Language International Interpreting Line; and general organizational structure of the judiciary.
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 ,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
*These benefits vary by job classification or need*
QUALIFICATIONS
- MINIMUM 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/or banking/financial experience.
- Experience Substitution: Attainment of the Judicial Studies Certificate will substitute for one (1) year of experience. Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
- Typing Certification: A typing certification from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (www.dws.state.nm.us) or similar may be required. If certification is required, a typing proficiency score of at least 35 net words per minute is mandatory. The New Mexico Workforce Connection Certification must have been issued within five (5) years of application.
- Certification: May be requested to complete the NM Court Monitor Certification Examination.
TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application or Resume Supplemental form with proof of education and typing certification by 5:00 pm on the closing date.
Twelfth Judicial District Court
Roselyn E. Flores, Human Resources Dept.
1000 New York Ave., Room 209
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: (575) 812-5082
aladref@nmcourts.gov
PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $43,264