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New Jersey Courts · 1 day ago

Court Services Officer 2

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

New Jersey Courts is a large organization committed to high standards of service and integrity. They are seeking a Court Services Officer 2 to join the Paralegal/Intake Unit in the Appellate Division, responsible for case management and processing appeals.

GovernmentLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Setting priorities and organizing work to ensure efficiency

Processing motions

Reviewing and approving electronic document files

Communicating with self-represented litigants, judges, attorneys and other interested parties regarding Appellate procedures and/or status of appeals

The candidate will perform other related duties as required

Qualification

Case managementData analysisInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion

One or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations

Driver's License: Appointees 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

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