Opening Date: 05-23-2024 - Close Date: 06-06-2024

Target Pay Range/Rate: $20.491 - $23.053 hourly OR $42,621 - $47,950 annually

The Third Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Administrative Assistant 2 position #00045544-23300 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general direction organize the administrative activities of an office or special program, provide customer service, coordinate projects and perform clerical or administrative duties. This position will support the Domestic Relations Hearing Officer. Assigned work schedule is flexible; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office is desirable. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Administrative Assistant 2 is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating day-to-day and long-term project and activities.

Prepare procurement requests and bids/quotes.

Prepares and distributes materials, documents, copies, agendas and minutes.

Performs data entry, electronically files documents, makes copies and mails or disseminates records.

Drafts, proofreads, edits, disseminates and manages the timely processing of documents, correspondence, and records.

Maintains rosters for committees or groups.

Serves as a liaison with other court staff, state agencies, and the public, and provide assistance as requested.

Dockets or calendars hearings, deadlines, and appointments.

Coordinates and schedules meetings, facilities, training, testing, vehicles, travel, staff, video conferencing and teleconferences.

Answers telephones, provides customer service and greets visitors.

Demonstrates conflict resolution and de-escalation while providing customer service.

Manages and tracks information and data using electronic databases.

Compiles and prepares statistical reports, certificates, fliers, brochures, and business cards.

Manages and route files, information, mail, and records to appropriate destination.

Monitors, tracks, refers and orients program participants.

Prepares, maintains and purges customer files, which may include confidential information.

Coordinates employee identification, security access, and validates parking.

Serves as a liaison between committees, the public or other judicial entities.

Serves as a liaison to attorneys for assigned cases.

May provide notarization services.

Provides assistance with budget or legislative projects.

Tracks and prepares travel or other reimbursement requests.

Coordinates services with outside agencies.

Receipts, balances, reconciles and distributes all incoming monies.

Trains employees in day-to-day procedures and office functions.

Develops or analyzes procedures as needed.

May be assigned supervisory duties under the mentorship of a supervisor or manager.

Researches and prepares documents, correspondence, notices of hearings and orders for judicial officer’s signature including reports/orders to close cases, quash bench warrants, and orders adopting recommendations.

Prepares orders (e.g. pre-trial, temporary restraining, show cause, Rule 1-016 Scheduling Orders, orders of protection, civil restraining orders, and transport orders);

Prepares referrals to support programs such as settlement facilitations, advisory consultants, guardians ad litem, etc.

Screens petitions for domestic violence/civil cases.

Trains and mentors new Administrative Assistants, and other court staff.

May be responsible for managing a Judge or Justice’s chambers and chamber functions that support the court, to include maintaining and monitoring chamber’s docket and/or calendar.

Prepares court files, schedules conferences, and circulates or files appellate opinions to comply with court procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate advanced knowledge of customer service and office management practices. Project management techniques, data collection methods, general office practices, establishing priorities and deadlines; managing multiple projects concurrently, preparing and organizing correspondence precisely, maintain accurate files and records, basic legal terminology; supervisory techniques,; mediation and managing conflict.
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, 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 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*

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

Education: A high school diploma or GED.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit either a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment or a Resume Supplemental Form with required resume, proof of education no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, to:

Ms. Briggett Becerra, Human Resources Administrator Sr.

Third Judicial District Court

201 Picacho Ave.

Las Cruces, NM 88005

575-523-8200, ext. 310 | 575-523-8264 Fax

lcrdhr-grp@nmcourts.gov

Applications that do not include copies of education, all information requested on the Application of Employment or the Resume Supplemental Form with required resume will be considered incomplete and rejected.