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Legal Staff in Taos, NM

Eighth Judicial District Court Sep 29,2015 Location Taos NM
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Government

Legal Staff

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$13-$21/hour

Profile

Court Clerk II The candidate will, under supervision process court documents, accurately receipt and reconcile court fines and fees and provide customer service. Will prepare and process all court work in a timely, prompt, accurate, complete, proper and efficient manner, ensuring court rules and procedures are followed. Docket all cases received/enter case data and process into the case management system. Prepare, mail out and route documents such as notices, motions, opinions, orders, records, calendars, pleadings, memorandum in opposition, and case materials. Process Petitions for Trial Court Extensions of Time to Proceed to Trial. Prepare bench warrants and cancellations. Process and expedite Orders of Protection and notify law enforcement agencies. Set arraignments, hearings, trials. Mail record propers timely. Submit case files to judges as requested. Track cases to ensure compliance with case type, appearance dates, sentencing requirements and follow through with necessary steps, which may include: orders to show cause, bench warrants, recusals, excusals, pleadings, and rule extensions. Docket and monitor calendar. Run reports. Maintain the integrity of case files. Close cases when appropriate. Receipt and distribute all incoming monies appropriately. Ensure accurate court fees are paid and recorded. Balance and reconcile daily cash receipts. Distribute bond payments. Prepare and maintain bond reports. Prepare bank deposits. Ensure correct procedures are followed for all monies receipted. File receipt of fees into appropriate case files. Provide information and customer assistance at the counter or via telephone (without giving legal advice) to the public (i.e., pro se litigants, attorneys, reporters, law enforcement, other judicial agencies, co-workers, supervisors and judges). Provide clear and concise instructions to customers about how to use microfiche and the reader machine. Maintain and provide current statistics. Provide support to judges and immediate staff in the management of juries including the processing of summons, excusuals, attendance lists and jury payments. Serve as a liaison with other court staff, state agencies and the public. Ensure judicial calendars are maintained. Prepare documents for signature. Copy, fax, stamp and file documents. Process and distribute mail. Maintain logs and case files. Prepare exhibits. Prepare hard copy case files with tape logs and transcripts for microfilming, scanning, archiving and destruction. Certify and prepare records, tapes, tape logs and exhibits for cases on appeal to higher courts. Create case tracking number and bar code scan all files appropriately for file destination. Image case documents into the case management system. Ensure the office, its equipment and courtroom are operational. Draft and prepare correspondence. Provide backup to other court clerical personnel. Research automated, hard-copy and microfiche files for case status data and provide accurate information. Research and analyze case management issues. Audit, research and when necessary correct case files. May serve as information systems site coordinator or back up to site coordinator. Act as a court monitor. Provide notarizations. Assist in training new employees, perform purchasing duties. Provide advocacy services to victims. Coordinate and schedule meetings. Perform receptionist duties.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED. Must have 2 years of experience in court case processing, a legal secretarial or related field. Attainment of the Judicial Studies Certificate will substitute for 1 year of experience. Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals 1 year of experience. Should have knowledge of: court case processing and legal terminology; customer service practices; court fee accounting processes; cash handling procedures; computer software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, court case management system, email and Internet); filing systems; and general office practices.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2015.

Additional info

Submit a Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education.

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