Administrative Specialist 4 (Hearing Officer)

New Jersey Courts•Bridgeton, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a conscientious professional to serve in the Family Division in Vicinage 15, covering Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) and/or Court Executive 1 B (Assistant Family Division Manager), the position fulfills the duties of a hearing officer and mediator in Family Division matters. The role includes serving as the Domestic Violence Hearing Officer and Child Support Hearing Officer. The work requires regular and predictable on-site presence at Judiciary worksites in the tri-county vicinage, with travel within the vicinage; the selected candidate may be reassigned to another county within the vicinage. The position may qualify for up to two days of remote work under the Judiciary’s hybrid schedule, subject to program requirements. The selected candidate may be required to work evenings. Normal court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The position calls for strong customer service, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills; sound, well-informed, objective decision-making; and effective communication. Awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence and its impact on victims, families, and abusers is helpful. The salary range is $81,866.60–$127,586.80 for Schedule A and $81,866.60–$121,207.46 for Schedule B. Newly hired employees normally start at the minimum of the applicable range. The Judiciary offers opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in professional case management and/or dispute resolution.
Applicants without the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis, with one year of such experience equal to 30 semester-hour credits.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience.
A law degree from an American Bar Association-approved law school may substitute for two years of experience; a master’s degree and law degree may not both be used as substitutions.
Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.
Must be authorized to work in the United States under Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Newly hired employees must agree to a background check that includes fingerprinting.
New employees must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year of hire, subject to the stated exemption process.
A New Jersey-valid driver’s license is required only if operating a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.
Must be prepared to work on-site in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties and travel within the tri-county vicinage.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence and its impact upon victims, families, and abusers.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to make sound, well-informed, objective decisions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Conduct hearings on child support matters and requests for temporary restraining orders.
Take testimony and establish a record.
Make findings of fact and case recommendations.
Draft comprehensive, case-specific reports when necessary.
Train employees in Judiciary policies or procedures.
Suggest improvements to work-unit operations.
Inform individuals of their rights, entitlements, or available services.
Collect and maintain case statistics and generate status reports.
Operate audio/video equipment.
Analyze cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations, or professional practices.
Establish workflow systems or procedures.
Plan implementation of projects or programs.
Keep abreast of current trends, laws, and rules.
Provide information to judges, attorneys, and litigants.
Serve as the Domestic Violence Hearing Officer and Child Support Hearing Officer.
Participate in team and work-unit meetings and local and statewide committees.
Perform other related duties as required.
Travel within the tri-county vicinage and work on-site in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties; reassignment to another county within the vicinage may occur.