Municipal Court Administrator

Overview:
West Windsor Township is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Municipal Court Administrator to join our team. As the Municpal Court Administrator, under the direction of the Municipal Court Judge, this position has charge of and performs quasi-judicial and administrative functions related to the operation of a Municipal Court; and does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements procedures for the efficient and effective operation of the court.

· Supervises Court personnel, monitors performance, and cross-trains employees.

· Instructs office staff on activities related to the implementation of court rules, state statutes, local ordinances, and local court policies.

· Provides and/or arranges for training for all office staff in their respective functions.

· Prepares or supervises the preparation of monthly summary and statistical reports as required by the Township, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

· Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.

· Processes complaints and follows-up.

· Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze ordinances, rules, regulations and procedures relating to the operation of the Municipal Court.

• Knowledge of computer technology and office automation.

• Through knowledge of general accounting and statistical record keeping methods.

• Strong understanding of the need for confidentiality.

• Ability to supervise staff, monitor performance, and cross-train staff in court operations.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with both the general public and employees.

• Maintains a current knowledge of advanced techniques for court administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college granted in an area related to criminal justice, court administration or law enforcement; or Equivalent of two years of credit from an accredited college and at least three years of Municipal Court management; or High School Diploma or its equivalent and five years of Municipal Court management.

• Successful completion of the course requirements established by the Administrative Office of the Courts; or in the process of successful completion of course requirements to attain certification as a Municipal Court Administrator issued by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,380.00 - $120,698.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Princeton Junction, NJ 08550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person