Job Description
Description APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING NEED NOT RE-APPLY. ** 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 $79,098.16 to $123,272.27 for Schedule A, and $ 79,098.16 to $117,108.66 for Schedule B. 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.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. 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 Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Civil Division Manager), this individual will be responsible for mediating cases in dispute, individual case issues, and discovery disputes. Duties will include preparing for and convening mediation hearings and other conferences, and reporting results to the Court. During these sessions, the employee will facilitate communication and the exchange of information between counsel and parties in order to identify case issues and problems in an attempt to bring the matter to resolution without the necessity of trial, or to assist with the preparation of the case for trial. To be effective, this individual must demonstrate excellent persuasive communication, listening and negotiating skills, as well as excellent creative thinking skills and an understanding of the litigation process. The successful candidate will review, interpret and analyze written materials, as well as develop administrative control systems and policies or procedures to ensure efficient operations relative to the mediation programs and case management. Using strong decision-making skills, this individual will act as a lead worker, provide direction and feedback, analyze cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices, respond to employee, attorney, litigant or citizen complaints, explain judiciary policies or procedures to clients or customers, and perform other related duties as required. Graduation from an accredited law school and a Juris Doctor Degree is extremely helpful, along with experience in the field of civil practice relating to litigation or dispute resolution and prior experience as a court appointed mediator or settlement agent. Additional helpful experience includes working with a diverse customer base, teaching or training adults and public. 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 experience in program development, program coordination, program analysis, program administration and/or administrative research. Note: Graduation from an accredited law school and a Juris Doctor Degree, along with experience in the field of civil practice relating to litigation or dispute resolution and prior experience as a court appointed mediator or settlement agent is preferred. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year bas