Certified Court Monitor Div 9

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**TO APPLY YOU MUST GO TO https://www.nmcourts.gov/careers.aspx TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION/RESUME SUPPLEMENTAL FORM AND SUBMIT TO 11THJDCHR @ NMCOURTS.GOV**

Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 24100
Certified Court Monitor #00054581-24100 Full-Time, Term in Farmington, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 04-27-2026 - Close Date: 05-08-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $25.622 per hour or $53,293.76 annually

The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts is recruiting for one full-time TERM Certified Court Monitor position 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, 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 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. 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 vacation and sick leave 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, 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*
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*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, legal secretarial field, or a related field such as administrative assistant, advanced customer service, and data processing.
• Experience Substitution: None.
• 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: 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 08, 2026 to:

Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate CourtsHuman Resources103 S Oliver DriveAztec, NM 87410Fax: 505-334-7762Email: 11thjdchr@nmcourts.gov

Application forms:
Microsoft Word Format
Adobe PDF Format

Resume Supplemental Forms:
Microsoft Word Format
Adobe PDF Format
PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.
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APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON INDEED

**TO APPLY YOU MUST GO TO https://www.nmcourts.gov/careers.aspx TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION/RESUME SUPPLEMENTAL FORM AND SUBMIT TO 11THJDCHR @ NMCOURTS.GOV**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.62 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person