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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 $73,838.98 to $115,075.98 for Schedule A, and $73,838.98 to $109,322.18 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.
Applicants are advised of the possibility that the individual selected for this position may be reassigned to one of our other counties (Somerset, Hunterdon, or Warren) if operational needs require it.Vicinage 13 is seeking an individual with strong skills in customer service, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution, who can make sound, well informed and objective decisions and communicate effectively. Under the general direction of the Assistant Family Division Manager and/or other high level supervisory officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for fulfilling the duties of a Domestic Violence Hearing Officer (DVHO), Court Mediator, and backup Child Support Hearing Officer (CSHO).
Note: Completion of a recognized mediation training program consisting of 40 hours of instruction is preferred. Experience with Domestic Violence and/or Child Support case management is preferred.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
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting hearings on request for temporary restraining orders.
- Providing information to judges, attorneys and litigants; serving as back-up for counterparts in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties for DVHO, Mediation and Child Support Hearing Officer.
- Taking testimony and establishing a record.
- Making findings of fact and case recommendations.
- Drafting comprehensive, case specific reports when necessary.
- Mediating custody & parenting time cases and Children In Court cases.
- Training employees in areas of judiciary policies or procedures.
- Suggesting improvements in work unit operations.
- Informing individuals of their rights, entitlements or available services.
- Collecting/maintaining case statistics to generate status reports.
- Operating audio/video equipment.
- Analyzing cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices.
- Establishing workflow systems or procedures.
- Planning implementation of projects/programs including conducting the Parent Education Program.
- Keeping abreast of current trends, laws and rules.
- Participating in team and work unit meetings.
- Mentoring and coaching staff in the area of Domestic Violence.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, as specified in the Domestic Violence Hearing Officer Program Standards and five years of professional experience including three years of experience in the areas of domestic violence or family crisis.
Substitution: Admission to the NJ Bar and one year of experience in family law, which shall include work involving domestic violence, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html) 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
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