Court Services Officer 1/ Court Services Officer Trainee - Government Jobs : Job Details

The New Jersey Judiciary, Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage is seeking an innovative and customer-focused candidate to join the Civil Division. Under the direction of the Court Executive 1B (Assistant Civil Division Manager) or other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will perform case management functions related to docketing through dispositions, analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and establishing practices. This position involves case processing in both Special Civil (landlord/tenant, small claims, special civil) and Civil (Law, Chancery) dockets. Experience creating documents, reports, and analyses with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat Pro is helpful. Significant customer service experience is also desired. Note: Should additional positions become available within five (5) months of the closing date, the applicant pool from this pool may be used to fill additional positions. Remote work: 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.

o Moderate virtual court events using both Zoom and Microsoft Teams o Work with judges and team leaders to set priorities o Create and maintain credible trial calendars o Organize work to ensure efficiency, screen cases for possible referral to complementary dispute resolutions o Monitor casework flow; schedule meetings; compile, collect or maintain case statistics to generate reports o Compose routine correspondence; answer questions from internal and external customers o Explain judiciary policies or procedures to clients or customers o Perform related duties as required Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Court Services Officer 1

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and 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. Substitution: 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.

Court Services Officer Trainee

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Substitution: Current New Jersey Judiciary employees who do not possess the required education may substitute: Additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following; reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This experience may be substituted 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 as described above. Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date. Note: Appointees who successfully complete the twelve-month training period will be eligible for advancement to the Court Services Officer 1 title.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the New Jersey First Act, all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate see resume or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

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