New Jersey Courts · 11 hours ago
Court Services Officer Trainee/ Court Services Officer 1
Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expNew Jersey Courts is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Court Services Officer Trainee. The role involves providing professional assistance related to pretrial detention and other criminal matters, while managing case files and ensuring compliance with court rules and statutes.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Review and analyze incoming case-related documentation submitted electronically and/or in hard copy
Docket submissions using a web-based case management system
Interpret and apply applicable court rules and statutes. Review case-related documentation for compliance to these rules and statutes
Draft notices and correspondence to attorneys and self-represented litigants
Communicate with justices, judges, attorneys, and self-represented litigants
Prepare statistical and narrative reports for use by management and the Court
Perform related duties, as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Current New Jersey Judiciary employees who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or 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 attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations
Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of paraprofessional experience in case management involving gathering, reviewing and verifying case-related information
One or more of the following: conducting investigations, monitoring casework flow, interviewing clients or customers for needed information, preparing investigative fact-finding reports and/or writing case notes or other case-related correspondence
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits
An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service
For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position
For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position
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
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting
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
Company
New Jersey Courts
New Jersey Courts is a government institution that offers legal proceedings, criminal trials, assistance and case resolution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Antoinette Rinaldi
DIRECTOR HUDSON COUNTY IDRC
Gilberto Velasquez
Assistant Chief Probation Officer
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