Court Services Officer 1 (Civil)
About The Position
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 Middlesex Vicinage Civil Division is seeking individuals with strong case management, communication, and analytical skills. These individuals will be responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition, analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices; working with the Judges and team leaders to set priorities; assisting in creating and maintaining credible trial calendars; organizing workload to ensure efficiency; screening cases for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs; monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and case management orders; responding to inquiries from Judges and attorneys and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases; conducting settlement conferences of civil cases; and other related duties as required. 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. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
- One year of paraprofessional experience in case management involving gathering, reviewing and verifying case-related information which shall have included one or more of the following: conducting investigations, monitoring casework flow, interviewing clients or customers for needed information, preparing investigative fact-finding reports and/or writing case notes or other case-related correspondence.
- Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.
- An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
- Must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
- Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
- Must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of hiring.
Responsibilities
- Management of cases from docketing through disposition
- Analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices
- Working with the Judges and team leaders to set priorities
- Assisting in creating and maintaining credible trial calendars
- Organizing workload to ensure efficiency
- Screening cases for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program
- Reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs
- Monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and case management orders
- Responding to inquiries from Judges and attorneys and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases
- Conducting settlement conferences of civil cases
- Other related duties as required
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Up to 2 days of remote work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
