Court Operations Specialist (#24-151)

Court Operations Specialist - Portsmouth, NH (Position #24-151)

**INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY**

Step 1: Complete the PDF application on the Website https://www.courts.state.nh.us/forms/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf

Step 2: E-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us OR fax application to: (603) 513-5454 OR mail application to: Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Department One Granite Place, Suite N400 Concord, NH 03301

Your application may not be considered without a position number listed at the top.

COURT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST – Regular, full-time position working in the New Hampshire Court System, subject to the sufficient and continued funding of the Judicial Branch by the Legislature.

DEFINITION OF WORK
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 and assistance will 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 may be required to travel during the regular course of business, and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.

REPORTING LINES
This position reports to the Clerk of the Court and/or his or her designee and has no supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A COURT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

• 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 as required in accordance with court rules.
• Assigns docket numbers and records information as required in the appropriate files.
• Files court records using chronological, alphabetical, and numerical filing systems.
• Type notices, orders and decrees, correspondence, hearing and trial lists.
• Answers telephone, prepares copies.
• Prepares summonses, notices, warrants, subpoenas and 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 may maintain and prepare other financial records and reports as required.
• Performs related work as required.

DESIRABLE 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, abilities and skills:

• 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 decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a variety of records and prepare reports from such records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in the operation of a computer and other standard office equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must successfully pass a criminal records check

The NH Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,309.00 - $53,177.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, NH (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,309 - $53,178