Attorney 1
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 is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent legal writing, analytical and communication skills to join the Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Probation Services, Child Support Enforcement unit located in Trenton, New Jersey. This position will be reporting to the Child Support Enforcement Program Manager (Court Executive 3A). 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, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Requirements
- Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and one year of experience in 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 legal memoranda on complex issues; prepare reports based on legal research and group discussions; analyze procedures and identify legal issues then investigate and propose solutions to problems
- Assist in the drafting of court rules, administrative directives and other policy level documents that provide direction to Child Support Enforcement Services
- Analyze cases in accordance with existing laws and regulations; review cases status with judges; provide assistance to managers and staff with work in progress
- Staff working groups and committees, identify legal and operational issues; provide preliminary background research; draft meeting summaries; coordinate meeting arrangements
- Communicate effectively with group leadership, other divisions within the Administrative Office of the Courts, and external partners.
- Provide structured training to judges, managers, and staff in the areas of Child Support Enforcement Services.
- Assist in the updating of materials used by Child Support Enforcement Services judges, staff litigants, and the public
- Respond to attorney, litigant or citizen complaints.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Benefits
- The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
