Attorney 2

New Jersey Courts•Trenton, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. The New Jersey Judiciary, Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent legal writing, analytic, and communication skills to serve the Supreme Court under the direction of the Clerk of Court and other executive leaders within the Clerk’s Office.

Requirements

Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school
Three years of experience as an Attorney-at-Law performing legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation.
Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Judicial Law Clerk may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Draft memos to the Court on complex procedural and substantive legal issues raised in petitions for certification and motions in litigated cases
Draft memos to the Court on complex attorney disciplinary matters
Process emergent applications from intake through disposition, including the provision of legal analysis and support to members of the Court on an expedited basis
Provide guidance to judiciary staff, attorneys, and members of the public regarding Supreme Court practice and procedure
Staff Supreme Court committees
Prepare summaries of opinions and pending appeals
Undertake additional assignments as directed by the Court, the Clerk, Deputy Clerk/Chief Counsel, Deputy Counsel, or other managerial personnel