JAMIE "KATIE" ESPINOZA
Fifth Judicial District Court
Roswell,NM
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Certification
25
years of professional experience
Experienced with strategic oversight, financial management, and operational efficiency. Utilizes comprehensive planning and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals. Strong understanding of team leadership and stakeholder engagement to drive success.
Work History
Court Executive Officer
- Directed and supervised administrative functions for court employees across Magistrate Courts at six locations, ensuring effective operations.
- Coordinated court administration for 12 District Court judges and nine Magistrate Court judges, enhancing judicial efficiency.
- Supported budget, procurement, and supply tracking for office and courtroom operations.
- Oversaw court operations for approximately 147 employees, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Oversaw clerical staff performance, workflow priorities, and service standards across court functions.
- Interpreted court policies and procedures to maintain compliance with judicial requirements.
- Prepared reports, correspondence, and administrative records for leadership and court stakeholders.
Deputy Court Executive Officer
5 Years 2 Months- Managed court administrative operations, ensuring accurate case flow and compliance with judicial procedures.
- Coordinated judge calendars, hearings, and docket schedules to support efficient courtroom operations.
- Supervised clerical staff, assigning priorities and reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepared confidential correspondence, reports, and records for court leadership and judicial review.
Court Manager III
7 Years 1 Month- Managed daily court operations, ensuring compliance with judicial procedures and court policies.
- Coordinated docket scheduling and calendar management for judges, clerks, and attorneys.
- Supervised court staff, assigned workloads, and addressed performance or workflow issues.
- Reviewed case processing activities to maintain accuracy in filings, orders, and records.
- Developed operational procedures to improve efficiency and consistency across courtroom functions.
Judicial Specialist/Court Clerk III (Deputy Clerk )
11 Years 6 Months- Managed and processed court cases for the District Court in domestic relations, domestic violence, and criminal divisions
- Managed case files, docket entries, and court records with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Processed filings, pleadings, and orders in compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
- Coordinated hearing calendars, notices, and courtroom schedules for judges and attorneys.
- Reviewed documents for completeness, jurisdiction, and procedural compliance before acceptance.
- Assisted public, attorneys, and law enforcement with case status, filings, and court information.
Certified Court Monitor
11 Months- Monitored and recorded courtroom proceedings for Honorable Alvin F. Jones, logging events and managing exhibits to ensure accuracy and integrity of records.
- Appointed as Monitor Trainer/Tester of the Fifth District. Ensured all monitors certifications and trainings were up to date
- Prepared courtroom memoranda, exhibit receipts, and tape logs to support legal documentation and assist court operations.
- Acted as “substitute” TCAA during TCAA’s absence by performing all clerical, paralegal, & administrative duties in courtrooms and chambers
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
GPA: 4.0
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
GPA: 3.8
Skills
Judiciary experience
Operational oversight
Organizational leadership
Efficiency metrics
Operational management
Budget management
Process development and expansion
Policy development and optimization
Judicial performance metrics
Productivity performance
Performance reporting
Certification
- Domestic Violence Clerk’s – Best Practices Forum
- Certified Court Monitor Trainer/Tester of the Fifth Judicial District Court
- National Incident Management System (FEMA)
- Job Analysis Qualification Expert for Domestic Violence, Domestic, and Criminal Divisions
- Odyssey “Go-Live” District Court Ambassador Ninth Judicial District Courts (September 2012)
Timeline
Court Executive Officer
Fifth Judicial District Court
11.2026 - CurrentRead More
Deputy Court Executive Officer
Fifth Judicial District Court
09.2021 - 11.2026Read More
Court Manager III
Fifth Judicial District Court
08.2014 - 09.2021Read More
Judicial Specialist/Court Clerk III (Deputy Clerk )
Fifth Judicial District Court
02.2003 - 08.2014Read More
Certified Court Monitor
Fifth Judicial District Court
03.2002 - 02.2003Read More
ENMU-Roswell
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
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ENMU-Portales
Bachelors of Science from Criminal Justice
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