Salary: See Position Description Location : Atlantic City, NJ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-10385 Central Office/Vicinage: Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage (Atlantic County Civil Courts Building) Division: Family Opening Date: 09/24/2024 Closing Date: 10/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. SALARY: The salary range for this position is $76,423.34 to $119,103.64 for Schedule A, and $76,423.34 to $113,148.46 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. The Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage is seeking a conscientious professional who possesses strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and writing skills to join the Family Division. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) and/or Court Executive 1B (Assistant Family Division Manager), the selected candidate will conduct hearings to establish, modify and enforce child support; order temporary restraints in domestic violence cases; mediate custody and parenting time issues; conduct hearings involving juvenile delinquency matters; manage supervised visitation and parent education program; and assist with analyzing statistical data and reports. The selected candidate will take testimony, apply laws and facts to make recommendations consistent with New Jersey Laws and statutes, prepare orders detailing clear findings of fact, and discuss cases and legal analysis with Superior Court Judges. The selected candidate will assist with compiling data and statistics of Family Part cases and programs, draft reports, participate in local and statewide committees, and perform other professional tasks assigned by the Family Division executive team. 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, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. Example of DutiesSee Above Description Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, as specified in the Domestic Violence Hearing Officer Program Standards. Five years of professional experience including three years of experience in the areas of domestic violence or family crisis. Note: An official or unofficial transcript MUST be submitted at the time of application to determine an applicant's eligibility. Substitution: A master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience. Admission to the NJ Bar and one year of experience in family law, which shall include work involving domestic violence, may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Mediation Training Note: It is helpful to have completed a recognized mediation training program consisting of 40 hours of instruction prior to appointment. If an applicant has not yet completed the specialized family mediation training, they must certify the intention to complete the specialized training within one year from the date of appointment. Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See ) Supplemental InformationDriver'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: 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. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate see resume or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-###-#### (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
- State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
- Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
- Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
- Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
- Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
- NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
- Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans