Court Services Officer 1 | New Jersey Courts

 

Court Services Officer 1
Location: Trenton, NJ
Job Number: 2023-08540
Salary: $49,096.79 - $80,436.91
Closing Date: October 23, 2023

The New Jersey Judiciary is searching for an individual to join a case processing team in the Appellate Division. The selected candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management skills to perform the duties required.  This position will be responsible for the management of a caseload consisting of criminal and less complicated appeals in accordance with court rules and established practices. The selected candidate will regularly interact with judges, prosecutors, public defenders, litigants, the private bar, and the public.  This position will be responsible for processing both accelerated and regular appeals, preparing memos to the Court, reviewing briefs and appendices, processing motions and motion orders.  The selected candidate will be required to monitor a high-volume caseload, schedule the filing of briefs, process orders and monitor appeals for timely filings and dismissals. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to navigate through the electronic filing system by reviewing documents in both eCourts Appellate and the Appellate case management system (ACME).  Perform other related duties as required.

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, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

• Review notices of appeal

• Process motions to the Court

• Review briefs and appendices

• Monitor appeals for timely filings

• Review electronic documentation in eCourts appellate and ACME case management system

NOTE:  Microsoft Word and Excel experience would be helpful.

Qualifications

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 which shall have included 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.    
 
Substitution: 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's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

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:  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.