Family Case Manager

Vermont Judiciary•Newport, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Case Manager works with parties to understand the judicial process, assists them with the completion of court documents, and facilitates discussions between the parties. The Case Manager must maintain an understanding and working knowledge of the various statutes, administrative policies, rules, and procedures related to family court operations. Work is performed with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative while maintaining an effective and cooperative working relationship with the staff, clerk and judicial officers of the court. The position is supervised by the Court Operations Manager with ongoing direction provided by the judge and magistrates of the Family Court. The ideal candidate for the Case Manager position will bring strong professional, administrative, problem solving, and customer service skills. A high level of professionalism and confidentially is essential. This is a great opportunity for someone with professional experience in the fields of Family Services, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or Legal Services who is looking to have an impact in the Judicial system by becoming part of the Orleans court staff team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Two years or more in a judicial or legal setting above entry level
Ability to work independently and effectively under time and workload demands
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and courtesy in dealing with people
Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems effectively
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written

Nice To Haves

Graduate work in counseling or a related field may be substituted for the experience on a semester for six months basis.
Completion of a one-year program in paralegal studies/mediation may be substituted for six months of experience.
Additional years of related judiciary experience, or experience as defined above may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a semester for six months basis.

Responsibilities

Assist litigants to understand the judicial process and provide direction in the completion of court documents.
Help litigants identify issues to be resolved and facilitate the discussion and resolution of issues presented.
Assist the judge and magistrate by ensuring cases and/or litigants are prepared for hearing.
Ensure that the court is accessible to the pro se litigant.
Identify cases that require judicial attention.
Work with the judge to arrange alternative dispute resolution, evaluations, supervised parental contact and other services needed by families.
Conduct settlement or status conferences on child support, parentage, child contact matters and property and debt issues for divorce and civil unions.
Process cases, schedule cases, file court documents, docket their cases as needed, keep records of court proceedings, monitor statistics and perform related duties as necessary.
Maintain an understanding and working knowledge of the various statutes, administrative policies, rules and procedures related to family court operations.
Maintain an effective working relationship with members of the legal profession and social service agencies in the community.