New Jersey Courts · 17 hours ago
Court Services Officer Trainee (Civil)
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$49K/yr - $77K/yrNew Jersey Courts is a large organization committed to high standards of service and integrity. They are seeking a Court Services Officer Trainee to join the Civil Division, responsible for managing cases and ensuring effective case flow management.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition
Analyzing, monitoring and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices
Working with the Judges and team leaders to set priorities and ensure effective case flow management
Creating and maintaining credible trial calendars
Organizing workload to ensure efficiency
Reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs including screening for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program
Reviewing deadlines and case management orders
Responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases
Troubleshooting team member problems
Conducting mediation sessions
Performing other 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
This experience may be substituted 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 as described above
Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date
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.
Founded in 1947
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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