Deputy Clerk - Tax Court (Court Executive 2a) - New Jersey Courts : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Trenton, NJ Job Type: Full Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2025-12037 Central Office/Vicinage: Central Office Division: Tax Court Opening Date: 08/28/2025 Closing Date: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. SALARY: The salary range for this position is $99,370.93 to $156,207.04. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. The Deputy Clerk of the Tax Court supports the Clerk/Administrator and the Presiding Judge in managing the operations of the Tax Court of New Jersey. This leadership role helps guide day-to-day functions and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Judiciary's mission, core values, and statewide policies using in-depth knowledge of the Rules Governing the Tax Court, applicable statues and Tax Court workflows. The Deputy Clerk plays a critical leadership role and may act on behalf of the Clerk/Administrator when needed. 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. Example of Duties

• Assist in overseeing daily operations across both primary court locations in Trenton and Newark. Responsibilities include managing case flow processing, electronic case systems, records retention, statistical reporting, and customer service.
• Assist in the leadership and day-to-day oversight of Tax Court personnel, including direct supervision of the professional staffSupport the development and implementation of Tax Court goals. Acts as a key resource for the resolution of rule related and technical questions on all Tax Court topics for all customers. Support the hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development of staff.
• Work closely with judges and chambers staff to ensure seamless coordination and operational support. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including attorneys, self-represented litigants, other Judiciary units, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with various technical and technology units, serving as a liaison between Tax Court judges, staff, and IT teams to resolve problems and support ongoing system improvements. Effectively communicate the business needs and functional requirements of the court's technology systems.
• Primary responsibility for development and implementation of policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective workflows for internal and external customers. Contribute to the preparation of official reports, internal communications, and training materials. Participate in statewide and local committees to advance Judiciary-wide and Tax Court objectives.
• Assist in managing space planning, facilities maintenance, furnishings, and related infrastructure for all Tax Court locations Support safety and emergency response efforts, including the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and ADA coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective and efficient operation of the Tax Court.

Though primarily based in Trenton, the Deputy Clerk will also report to the Newark office on a rotating schedule and may travel to other vicinages as needed. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience; three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and the achievement of program goals. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional 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 professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See ) Supplemental Information 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. HOW TO APPLY: 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. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-###-#### (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:

• State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
• Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
• Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
• Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
• Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
• NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
• Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans