Court Operations Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Government Administration, Data Entry
COURT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
State of New Hampshire
, Judicial Branch, 2nd Circuit Court
Location:
Plymouth, NH
Position #: CT
This part‑time vacancy for Court Operations Specialist involves general clerical work in the New Hampshire Court System, applying independent judgment and limited interpretation of routine policies, practices, and rules. Most functions are performed with minimum supervision and may require travel and transfer per the Administrative Judge’s discretion.
SalaryBase pay range: $18.62/hr – $22.44/hr
Qualifications- Graduation from high school and two years court clerical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
- Knowledge of court procedures, policies, legal documents, statutes, and rules pertaining to the court.
- Knowledge of the organization, operations, functions, and scope of authority of the court or activity assigned.
- Knowledge of effective and efficient office practices and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain a variety of records and prepare reports from such records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.
Responsibilities- Opens, date stamps, sorts, and distributes mail.
- Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; assigns general case category; and processes documents as required in accordance with court rules.
- Assigns docket numbers and records information as required in the appropriate files.
- Files court records using chronological’d alphabetical, and numerical filing systems.
- Answers telephone, prepares copies.
- Prepares summonses, notices, warrants, subpoenas and similar processes; computes applicable dates for service and return of service, affixes court seal, and prepares copies of documents.
- Operates electronic recording machine to record court proceedings.
- Receives and records court revenue and may maintain and prepare other financial records and reports as required.
- Performs related work as required.
Disclaimer Statement:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
For further information please contact Jennifer Zdon, Human Resources .us.
EOE
TDD Access:
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