Court Operations Specialist-51507

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Judicial Branch

2nd Circuit Court

Lebanon, NH, USA

Court Operations Specialist

Labor Grade: 14

Salary Range Step 1-5: $36,309.00-$43,758.00

Position # CT9040200402

ASAP # 3229/26-047

The State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch, 2nd Circuit Court, has a full-time vacancy for Court Operations Specialist. This position is assigned to a 9-step pay scale. Hiring typically occurs within steps 1–5, depending on education & experience.

Summary:

This is general clerical work in the New Hampshire Court System. Work involves performing varied clerical functions requiring the application of independent judgment and regular application and limited interpretation of routine policies, practices, and rules. Advice andassistancewill normally be provided as requested;however,most functions are performed with minimum supervision. Positions in this class require the need for specialized knowledge of court processes. Greater consequence of error if work is not performed accurately. Employees in this position maybe requiredto travel during the regular course of business and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and two years court clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge,abilitiesand skills:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, statutes, and rulespertaining tothe court.

Knowledge of the organization, operations, functions, and scope of authority of the court or activity to which assigned.

Knowledge of effective and efficient office practices and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to make work decisionsin accordance withlaws, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Ability tomaintaina variety of records and prepare reports from such records.

Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skill in the operation of a computer and other standard office equipment.

Other Requirements:
Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.

Responsibilities:

Opens, date stamps, sorts and distributes mail. 

Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; assigns general case category; and processes documents asrequiredin accordance withcourt rules. 

Assigns docket numbers and records information asrequiredin theappropriate files.

Files court records using chronological, alphabetical, and numerical filing systems. 

Type notices, orders and decrees, correspondence,hearingand trial lists. 

Answers telephone, prepares copies. 

Prepares summonses, notices, warrants,subpoenasand similar processes; computes applicable dates for service and return of service, affixes court seal, and prepares copies of documents. 

Operates electronic recording machine to record court proceedings.

Receives and records court revenue and maymaintainand prepare other financial records and reports asrequired. 

Disclaimer Statement:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

For further information please contact Jennifer Zdon, Human Resources at Jzdon@courts.state.nh.us.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Pay: $36,309.00 - $43,758.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role is onsite and is located in Lebanon, NH, USA. There is no relocation assistance available. Do you wish to continue with your application?

Work Location: In person