Job Description

Description

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public\'s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $89,170.27 to $135,537.75. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The New Jersey Judiciary Appellate Division Clerk\'s Office is seeking a highly motivated professional with solid managerial skills to work under the direction of the Chief Counsel. The selected individual will supervise, train, and assign work to six staff attorneys, conduct their performance evaluations, and provide guidance, assistance, and back-up to them. The individual will participate in setting priorities and standards and ensure timely review and processing of motions, orders, mail, and other documents. The individual will answer more difficult questions on appellate practice and procedures from pro se litigants, attorneys and Clerk\'s Office staff and resolve problems, situations, and procedural matters.

NOTE: Appellate practice and experience is preferred.

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

• Assist the Chief Counsel in such matters as the judges\' disqualifications, emergent duty schedules, notices to the Bar, proposed Supreme Court orders, press inquiries, review of opinions and determining whether the record should be impounded

Participate in recommending, as needed, changes to policies, procedures, and forms to improve the processing of appeals, motions, orders, and other documents

Additional related duties and special projects as assigned by the Presiding Judge for Administration, Clerk, Deputy Clerks and Chief Counsel

Qualifications

Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience; three of which shall have included practice of law as an attorney.

License: Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active.

Supplemental Information

Driver\'s License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver\'s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

HOW TO APPLY:

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

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