Court Services Officer 1
About The Position
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking individuals with strong case management, communication, and analytical skills for the Passaic Vicinage Civil Division. This role involves managing cases from docketing through disposition, analyzing and processing cases according to court rules, collaborating with judges and team leaders to set priorities, assisting in creating and maintaining trial calendars, organizing workload for efficiency, reviewing reports for case compliance, and ensuring cases are managed in alignment with directives and court rules. The position also requires responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and self-represented litigants, conducting settlement conferences, and addressing customer inquiries regarding procedures and case status. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth and is committed to the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service, working on important issues like bail reform, marijuana decriminalization, and recovery court.
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 degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- High speed home internet access (for remote work)
- Ability to install a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet (for remote work)
Responsibilities
- Management of cases from docketing through disposition
- Analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices
- Working with judges and team leaders to set priorities
- Assisting in creating and maintaining credible trial calendars
- Organizing workload to ensure efficiency
- Reviewing reports to ensure case compliance
- Managing cases in alignment with all directives and court rules
- Responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and self-represented litigants
- Conducting settlement conferences for various civil case types
- Responding to customers regarding procedures and or the status of cases
- Other related duties as required
Benefits
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
