CHILD SUPPORT HEARING OFFICER #00032305 CHILDREN’S COURT

The Second Judicial District Court is accepting applications for a full-time, perm At-Will Hearing Officer in Children’s Court (position #00032305).  Under the supervision of the Presiding Judge, applicant will provide Hearing Officer Services for the Juvenile Justice Center.  Applicant will be expected to create and recommend policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and to ensure procedural consistency and compliance with laws and Supreme Court Rules.  J.D. from an accredited law school, New Mexico licensed attorney in good standing. The individual selected for this position will be appointed to serve as a special master pursuant to NMRA Rule 10-163 which requires the individual to be licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico for at least three (3) years, and be familiar with Children’s Court 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. SALARY: $78.616000 hourly or $163,521.28 annually, plus benefits.  Send application or resume supplemental form with proof of education and writing sample to the Second Judicial District Court, Human Resource Office, P.O. Box 488 (400 Lomas Blvd. NW), Albuquerque, NM 87102. Applications without copies of information requested on the employment application will be rejected.  Application and resume supplemental form may be obtained on the NM Judicial Branch web page at www.nmcourts.gov. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.