Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (U)

Business Unit: 23200

Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (U) #00054600-23200, Full-Time, At-Will, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 01-30-2025 - Close Date: -

Job Pay Range: YY: May earn up to $74.845 per hour OR May earn up $130,499.77 annually

Target Pay Range/Rate: 74.845 per hour OR $155,675.52 annually

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, at-will, Domestic Relations Hearing Officer position #00054600-23200 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The working days/hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (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.

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*

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

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 family law or domestic relations matters

Ability to establish effective working relationships with judges, the legal community, and staff; and to communicate complex rules clearly and concisely, respond with tact 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: Apply at or send application or resume supplemental form, proof of education and one (1) writing sample to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or to 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

Applications not including copies of information requested on the employment application will be rejected.

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