Judicial Specialist , Perm in Albuquerque, NM

Job Overview

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting a full-time, permanent Judicial Specialist 2 (#) for the Special Services Division in Albuquerque, NM.

Business Unit: 23200
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Target Pay Range: $19,577–$24,471 hourly or $40,720.16–$50,899.68 annually
Open Date: 02-03-2026
Close Date: 02-17-2026

Acting under general supervision, the Judicial Specialist prepares and processes court documents, performs judicial procedures, and works with the court case management system.

• Provides customer service information to a high volume of pro se litigants, offering procedural information without giving legal advice.
• Uses the case management system to (1) open cases—determine case type/cause of action and assess and receipt filing fee if required; (2) docket cases—review documents and determine appropriate event codes, enter data, scan documents, and link related scanned images; and (3) close cases—determine and enter closing events, disposition type, and judgement details.
• Assesses, receives, records, and reconciles monies, prepares bank deposits, and follows cash handling procedures.
• Processes, maintains, and distributes documents, files, and case materials.
• Uses electronic filing to review incoming filings for format, signatures, event code, and filing fees.
• Processes and expedites orders of protection.
• Accurately disburses bond payments and prepares and maintains bond reports.
• Reconciles billing and invoices from contracted vendors for Specialty Court Programs.
• Prepares, proofreads, edits, and mails out documents such as notices and final orders.
• Executes on case hearings, which may include orders to show cause, bench warrants, recusals, excusals, pleadings, and rule extensions.
• Maintains cash till and ensures court fees are accurately assessed, paid, receipted, and correctly recorded in the case management system.
• Provides public case information to parties, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies.
• Orders, reviews, sorts, and organizes jury summons.
• Prepares alpha list, random list, voir dire sheet, and seating chart for jury trials.
• case files for microfilming, archiving, and destruction.
• Prepares exhibits and hard copy case files.
• Researches automated, hard copy, and microfiche files for case status data.
• Certifies and prepares court records, tapes, logs, and exhibits for cases on appeal to higher courts.
• Ensures the office, courtrooms, and equipment are operational.
• Ensures judicial calendars and schedules are maintained.
• Serves as a court monitor.
• Under general supervision, performs clerical and technical duties involved in case processing, file maintenance, jury management, and clerical business of the court.
• Manages jury trial calendar requests for judges to schedule upcoming jury trials.
• Advises internal staff on jury procedures and updates on specific trials.
• May serve as a courtroom clerk, produce instant juror summons, and obtain signatures from parties/counsel, assigned judge, file, and distribute.
• Provides support to other magistrate or district courts within the judicial district.
• Instructs prospective jurors on completing their information online and provides appropriate forms when necessary.
• Answers phone calls, addresses incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintains office supplies, and performs other office duties.
• Coordinates program participation with Specialty Programs within the Court.
• Accepts, maintains, and files court exhibits, including hazardous or dangerous items.
• Gathers, delivers, and files recordings and receipts for logs and exhibits to ensure accurate record‑keeping.
• Troubleshoots recording equipment, runs updates, and maintains technical logs.
• Responsible for retention of 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology and phrases, basic knowledge of jury service, filing…