New Hampshire Judicial Branch
Deputy Clerk
New Hampshire Judicial Branch, Brentwood, New Hampshire, United States,
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #24-74
Location Position Available Salary Range Internal Closing DateRockingham SuperiorCourtBrentwood, NHDeputy Clerk $71,292 - $104,930Labor Grade: 43
FLSA -ADMINISTRATIVEEXEMPTOpen until filled
The normal work day for Judicial Branch employees shall consist of 7.5 hours per day with worknormally performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, thenormal work day may be adjusted based on the needs of the court location.
Employees hired for this position may be required to attend new employee orientation in Concord,NH prior to beginning their job at their assigned judicial branch location. Mileage reimbursement willbe paid pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.________________________________________________________________________________________
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION ABOVE
Step 1: * Print application from the HR Job Postings page on the Websitehttps://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf
(Applications are required. Resumes may be submitted to supplement theApplication, and should be sent in the same fashion as described in step 2.)
Step 2: * e-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us* or fax application to: (603) 513-5454* or mail application to: Administrative Office of the CourtsHuman ResourcesOne Granite Place, Suite N400Concord, NH 03301
(At any time we may have more than one position vacant in the court system.Your application may not be considered if you fail to note a specific position on your application.)
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPUTY CLERK - Regular, full-time position working in the New Hampshire Court System, subject to thesufficient and continued funding of the Judicial Branch by the Legislature.
DEFINITION OF WORK
This is administrative work in the New Hampshire Court System managing one or more departments andsupervising the work of multiple court assistants. Work requires specialized knowledge of court managementtechniques and practices including the legal requirements of case processing in a general jurisdiction trial courtand may include performance of quasi-judicial functions as authorized. Persons in this class are distinguishedfrom a Court Assistant VI by the added complexity in terms of scheduling of trials and hearings, the increasedresponsibilities resulting from an increased number of judges presiding on a regular basis and the additionalINTERNAL/EXTERNAL
supervisory role resulting from a larger non-judicial staff. Distinguishable factors and complexity of tasks to beperformed by persons in this class are found in the larger Superior Courts.
Employees in this position may be required to travel during the regular course of business, and are subject totransfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge or the Director of the AdministrativeOffice of the Courts, if appropriate.
REPORTING LINESThis position reports to the Clerk of Court and/or his or her designee and has direct supervisory responsibilityover subordinates.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which maybe performed.)
The primary tasks performed by individuals in this class may include:
Scheduling of trials, hearings, and other matters.
Performs quasi-judicial functions as assigned by the clerk or presiding justice.
Routinely serves as courtroom clerk.
Assumes all functions and responsibilities in the absence of the clerk.
Performs various management activities as directed by the clerk, including records and forms management;automation of court procedures; preparation of court budget and completion of the court's annual report; andthe establishment of management information systems.
Supervises multiple department heads and court assistants with responsibility or recruitment, recommendingpersons to be hired, training, annual performance evaluations, and recommending disciplinary action to theclerk.
Performs related work as required.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate from a four-year college or university, and an advanced degree required. A law degree from anaccredited law school and membership in the New Hampshire Bar is desirable. Five years of court relatedexperience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity required, or any equivalent combination ofeducation and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Extensive knowledge of the statutory, judicial and administrative policies, rules and procedures for processingcases in the Superior Court.
Extensive knowledge of court and office procedures necessary for case scheduling and modern officemanagement.
Extensive knowledge of effective supervisory and management techniques.
Ability to organize, direct and coordinate administrative activities in a manner conducive to full performanceand high morale.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to utilize modern computer technology in the performance of management activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, judges, attorneys, courtofficials and the general public.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Law degree and membership in the New Hampshire Bar required.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENTThis position description represents general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of thisposition.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #24-74
Location Position Available Salary Range Internal Closing DateRockingham SuperiorCourtBrentwood, NHDeputy Clerk $71,292 - $104,930Labor Grade: 43
FLSA -ADMINISTRATIVEEXEMPTOpen until filled
The normal work day for Judicial Branch employees shall consist of 7.5 hours per day with worknormally performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, thenormal work day may be adjusted based on the needs of the court location.
Employees hired for this position may be required to attend new employee orientation in Concord,NH prior to beginning their job at their assigned judicial branch location. Mileage reimbursement willbe paid pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.________________________________________________________________________________________
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION ABOVE
Step 1: * Print application from the HR Job Postings page on the Websitehttps://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf
(Applications are required. Resumes may be submitted to supplement theApplication, and should be sent in the same fashion as described in step 2.)
Step 2: * e-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us* or fax application to: (603) 513-5454* or mail application to: Administrative Office of the CourtsHuman ResourcesOne Granite Place, Suite N400Concord, NH 03301
(At any time we may have more than one position vacant in the court system.Your application may not be considered if you fail to note a specific position on your application.)
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPUTY CLERK - Regular, full-time position working in the New Hampshire Court System, subject to thesufficient and continued funding of the Judicial Branch by the Legislature.
DEFINITION OF WORK
This is administrative work in the New Hampshire Court System managing one or more departments andsupervising the work of multiple court assistants. Work requires specialized knowledge of court managementtechniques and practices including the legal requirements of case processing in a general jurisdiction trial courtand may include performance of quasi-judicial functions as authorized. Persons in this class are distinguishedfrom a Court Assistant VI by the added complexity in terms of scheduling of trials and hearings, the increasedresponsibilities resulting from an increased number of judges presiding on a regular basis and the additionalINTERNAL/EXTERNAL
supervisory role resulting from a larger non-judicial staff. Distinguishable factors and complexity of tasks to beperformed by persons in this class are found in the larger Superior Courts.
Employees in this position may be required to travel during the regular course of business, and are subject totransfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge or the Director of the AdministrativeOffice of the Courts, if appropriate.
REPORTING LINESThis position reports to the Clerk of Court and/or his or her designee and has direct supervisory responsibilityover subordinates.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which maybe performed.)
The primary tasks performed by individuals in this class may include:
Scheduling of trials, hearings, and other matters.
Performs quasi-judicial functions as assigned by the clerk or presiding justice.
Routinely serves as courtroom clerk.
Assumes all functions and responsibilities in the absence of the clerk.
Performs various management activities as directed by the clerk, including records and forms management;automation of court procedures; preparation of court budget and completion of the court's annual report; andthe establishment of management information systems.
Supervises multiple department heads and court assistants with responsibility or recruitment, recommendingpersons to be hired, training, annual performance evaluations, and recommending disciplinary action to theclerk.
Performs related work as required.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate from a four-year college or university, and an advanced degree required. A law degree from anaccredited law school and membership in the New Hampshire Bar is desirable. Five years of court relatedexperience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity required, or any equivalent combination ofeducation and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Extensive knowledge of the statutory, judicial and administrative policies, rules and procedures for processingcases in the Superior Court.
Extensive knowledge of court and office procedures necessary for case scheduling and modern officemanagement.
Extensive knowledge of effective supervisory and management techniques.
Ability to organize, direct and coordinate administrative activities in a manner conducive to full performanceand high morale.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to utilize modern computer technology in the performance of management activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, judges, attorneys, courtofficials and the general public.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Law degree and membership in the New Hampshire Bar required.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENTThis position description represents general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of thisposition.