Administrative Assistant , Perm in Albuquerque, NM

Business Unit: 23200
Position: Administrative Assistant 1 # Full‑Time, Perm
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Number of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 06‑25‑2026 —
Close Date: 07‑10‑2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $17.686–$22.108 per hour or $36,786.88–$45,984.64 annually

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full‑time, permanent Administrative Assistant 1 #‑23200 for the JJC Court Monitors Division VII in Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent reports directly to a supervisor and performs a broad range of clerical and administrative duties, assisting the public and supporting court operations.

• Prepares documents, performs data entry, electronically files, copies, and mails or disseminates records.
• Acts as a Court Monitor, attends court proceedings, records audible proceedings, and maintains court exhibits.
• Maintains a docket or calendar of deadlines and appointments.
• Manages and coordinates the timely processing of documents, correspondence, and records.
• Manages and tracks information and data using electronic databases.
• Routes files and information to appropriate destinations.
• Answers telephones, provides customer service, and greets visitors.
• Provides support to judges and staff, coordinates and schedules meetings, facilities, training, testing, vehicles, travel, video conferencing, and teleconferences.
• Takes minutes and supports facilitator committees and staff.
• Compiles and prepares statistical reports or analyses.
• May act as site coordinator, coordinating services with outside vendors.
• Receipts, balances, reconciles, and distributes incoming monies.
• Orders supplies and ensures equipment is maintained.
• Performs records maintenance and management, including retention or destruction of records.
• May assist in the courtroom or with court programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of customer service practices; establishing priorities and meeting deadlines; managing multiple projects concurrently; preparing and organizing documents and correspondence precisely; maintaining accurate files and records; basic understanding of conflict resolution techniques; excellent oral and written communications; time management; attention to detail; strong organizational skills; knowledge of office management systems; working knowledge of office equipment; ability to use MS Office;

and general administrative activities.

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day‑care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan
• 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
• Benefits vary by classification or need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience providing administrative, secretarial, or clerical support, customer service, answering phones, front desk work, handling money, or related field.
• Post‑secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience; 30 semester hours equal one (1) year of experience.

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