Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCM110: Court Manager

Court Manager

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCM110
6
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
54,018.00 - 67,870.00 - 85,363.00 USD Annual
$25.97 - $32.63 - $41.04
$54,018.00 - $67,870.00 - $85,363.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Probate Court Manager supervises staff, coordinates work assignments, schedules employees in assigned areas, and oversees court clerks' functions. They perform a wide variety of duties in support of the department, including basic cashiering, customer service, and accounting activities. The Court Manager oversees administrative functions, record keeping, budgets, filing of all legal pleadings, and public relations, as well as inputs data from various documents and proceedings in an automated environment. They maintain a system of record keeping and accounting related to the court of wills, estates, and probate dockets, using computer automation whenever possible. Employee supervision responsibilities include hiring, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for effectively leading and supervising staff in the area of responsibility, which includes but is not limited to setting performance goals, ensuring quality assurance, managing performance, conducting staff evaluations, administering corrective actions, hiring, onboarding, and other supervisory tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and ordinances.
  • Trains new employees and ensures staff are appropriately trained.
  • Prepares orders and pleadings; processes all court paperwork in a timely and accurate manner; dockets all cases received and enters them into the case management system.
  • Maintains records pertaining to daily transactions and departmental business details such as time records, budget expenditures, purchasing, and procurement.
  • Assists in research and data compilation; analyzes information and statistical reports; reviews and checks case files for accuracy and recommends changes or corrections as needed.
  • Responds to public inquiries and resolves problems.
  • Assists in the coordination and assignment of customer service initiatives.
  • Acts as a liaison for the court and attends meetings as a departmental representative. Assists in community outreach activities and partners with other government agencies and external entities; may attend commission hearings.
  • Collects and receipts all incoming fees; balances and reconciles daily cash receipts.
  • Checks cases for accuracy and works with IT and county vendors on upgrades to the docketing software.
  • Responds to and resolves requests for department-related information.
  • Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions and must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Any one position may not include all duties listed; the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.
  • Performs special projects as assigned.



*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Six (6) years of work experience in court administration and/or customer service.


*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE



The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  • Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. The working surface is typically dry.
  • Employee handles information of a confidential nature.
  • Employee often works alone, with or without direction from a supervisor.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.

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