Court Executive 2B (Municipal Court Services)

New Jersey Courts • Trenton, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly qualified and motivated executive to serve as Chief of the Judicial Services Unit within the Municipal Court Services Division. The position involves regular interaction with municipal court officials, representatives of the executive branch at state, county, and local levels, and public and private organizations. The role provides staff support to the Supreme Court Municipal Court Practice Committee and legal support to the Municipal Presiding Judge Conference, the Municipal Division Managers Conference, and other municipal court committees. The position reports directly to the Assistant Director of the Municipal Court Services Division within the Office of Trial Court Services.

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to two days of remote work outside Judiciary buildings. Participation requires high-speed home internet access and installation of a multifactor authentication app on a phone or tablet. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, including responsibility for program development and/or implementation and achievement of program goals, plus three years of staff supervision.
• Applicants without the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis, with one year of experience equivalent to 30 semester-hour credits.
• An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.
• A master's degree may be substituted for one year of the specified experience, or a law degree may be substituted for two years of the specified experience.
• Degrees conferred outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.
• A driver's license valid in New Jersey is required only if operating a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.
• The selected candidate 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 thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
• Newly hired Judiciary employees must establish and maintain their principal residence in New Jersey within one year, subject to possible exemptions.
• Applicants must complete all application sections and provide detailed work experience and education information, along with any required documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft court rules and administrative procedures.
• Assist in preparing the biennial report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Analyze statutes and rules.
• Present legal training to municipal court judges, administrators, and other court personnel.
• Provide legal support to municipal court judges.
• Respond to inquiries from the public.
• Work on special projects assigned by supervisory staff.
• Perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager