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COURT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

State of New Hampshire, Nashua, NH, United States


State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Judicial Branch

9th Circuit Court, Nashua, NH

Court Operations Supervisor

Labor Grade:

22
Salary Range Steps 1-5:

$43,934.80-$53,040.00
Position #

CT9930190025
ASAP#

3202/26-061

Full-time vacancy. This position is a 9-step pay scale. Hiring typically occurs within steps 1‑5, depending on education and experience.

Summary
This is experienced clerical and supervisory work in the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Work involves performing or supervising a variety of clerical functions that require considerable judgment and the ability to interpret and apply court rules and statutes, recommend and implement improved operating procedures, and supervise two or more full-time Court Operations Specialists. Employees may be required to travel and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in business administration or related field with five years of court experience and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of court organization, operations and functions.

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, policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports.

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of a subordinate employee.

Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skill in the operation of a computer, typewriter and other standard office equipment.

Other Requirements
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; assigns general case categories, processes documents, assigns docket numbers, and records information in appropriate files.

Files court records using chronological, alphabetical, and numerical filing systems; retrieves and distributes files; types notices, orders, decrees, correspondence, hearing and trial lists.

Answers telephone, prepares copies and assists the public.

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, serves as courtroom clerk as required; prepares juror lists and performs related work on questionnaires, summonses, appearances and payment of jurors.

Schedules trials, hearings, continuances and other matters.

Answers inquiries and furnishes information by reviewing court records.

Performs a variety of bookkeeping functions, which may include receipt and disbursement of revenues, journal maintenance, bank reconciliation, and preparation of financial reports.

Signs court documents as required in the absence of the clerk.

Performs regular supervision of two or more full‑time lower‑level Court Operations Specialists, including assignment of work, responding to questions, and limited training.

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.

Compensation
Salary Range Steps 1‑5:

$43,934.80–$53,040.00 per year

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964

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