Child Support Hearing Officer

Business Unit: 23200

Child Support Hearing Officer #00032305-23200, Full-Time, AT-WILL, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 04-23-2025 - Close Date: 05-07-2025

Target Pay Range/Rate: $62.371 - $74.845 per hour OR $129,731- $155.677 annually

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, AT-WILL, Child Support Hearing Officer #00032305-23200 position for the Children’s Court in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The working days/hours are Monday through Friday: 8am to 5pm (subject to change or as assigned). GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Presiding Family Court Judge, applicant will be assigned a domestic relations and domestic violence matters caseload. Consistent with Rule 1-053.2 duties may include: (1) review petitions for indigency; (2) conduct hearings on all petitions and motions, both before and after entry of the decree; (3) in child support enforcement division case, carry out the statutory duties of a child support hearing officer; (4) carry out the statutory duties of a domestic violence special commissioner and utilize the procedures as set for in Rule 1-053.1 NMRA; (5) assist the court in carrying out the purposes of the Domestic Relations Mediation Act; and (6) prepare recommendations for review and final approval by the court matters consistent with Rule 1-053.2. duties. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following functions are representative of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing the tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office and court setting. Work is performed in an often fast-paced and stressful work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy. The employee may be exposed to hostile or violent situations that may arise when dealing with individuals involved or associated with court cases, disturbing or hazardous court exhibits and contagious health conditions. Frequent exposure to unpleasant situations when interviewing defendants who are experiencing significant stress, are mentally unstable, hostile, intoxicated, or have infectious diseases. The employee must regularly interact positively with coworkers, clients and the public; work under severe time constraints and meet multiple demands from several people. The work requires prolonged use of computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitious hand, arm and finger motions as well as use manual/finger dexterity, sit for long periods of time, stand and walk often; kneel and stoop; and talk and hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move, push, pull or carry up to 40 pounds. Overtime may be required. Travel may be required. A valid drivers’ license may be required. The employee may be exposed to fluctuating outdoor and building temperatures.
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 time off, up to eight (8) weeks

Paid time off and retirement buyback

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*

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from an accredited law school, New Mexico licensed attorney in good standing.

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the practice of law with at least 20% of practice having been in Children's Law related matters, including child welfare, delinquency, mental health or family law related matters.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with judges, the legal community, and staff; and to communicate complex rules clearly and concisely, respond with fact and courtesy both orally and in writing.

• Extensive knowledge of New Mexico and federal case law, constitution and statutes; court rules, policies and procedures; manual and computer legal research and analysis.

A work record of dependability and reliability, attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective organizational skills.

• Ability to pass a background check.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or the below address.

State of New Mexico

Second Judicial District Court

Human Resource Office

400 Lomas Blvd. NW (Third Floor/Room 325)

Albuquerque, NM 87102

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED

The Second Judicial District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division of the need for an accommodation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER