Deputy Court Administrator

Jefferson Township•Jefferson Township, NJ

About The Position

The Township of Jefferson is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual for a full-time Deputy Municipal Court Administrator position. The role requires strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently as well as under the direction of the Municipal Court Administrator and Municipal Court Judge. The successful candidate will have experience in court administration and working knowledge of ATS/ACS, MACS, Page Center, and PCSAM. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Court sessions are held Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.; the selected candidate must be available to work into the early evening when needed. Court sessions are conducted virtually. Candidates must be accredited as set forth in Rule 1:41-3. The hiring process will comply with Rule 1:34-3, adopted September 13, 2011.

Requirements

Accreditation as set forth in Rule 1:41-3.
Experience in all aspects of court administration.
Strong working knowledge of ATS/ACS, MACS, Page Center, and PCSAM.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and under the direction of the Municipal Court Administrator and Municipal Court Judge.
Availability to work into the early evening when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience using video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Process complaints.
Respond to inquiries from court users.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Draft correspondence.
Ensure compliance with New Jersey Court Rules, Supreme Court directives, and applicable laws, policies, and procedures governing New Jersey Municipal Courts.