Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Trenton, NJJob Type: Full TimeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 2024-10630Central Office/Vicinage: Central OfficeDivision: Supreme Court (Attorney Regulatory Board)Opening Date: 11/14/2024Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescription- REPOST -Applicants who previously applied need not reapply.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 $110,781.43 to $169,790.26. 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.The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent managerial, organizational, analytical, and writing skills to serve as First Assistant Counsel in the Office of Board Counsel (the OBC) to the newly established Attorney Regulatory Board (the ARB) of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The ARB was created by the Court to serve as the post-disciplinary arm of the attorney disciplinary system in New Jersey, with an array of responsibilities spanning the adjudication of petitions for readmission following disbarment to compliance and other supervisory functions.The selected candidate, under the supervision of Chief Counsel, will provide expert legal advice to the ARB on all post-disciplinary matters, including the proper adjudication of petitions for readmission from disbarment. First Assistant Counsel is expected to provide the ARB with cogent advice on the procedures governing readmission from disbarment, consistent with the newly established Court Rules. First Assistant Counsel will develop internal operating procedures, rules, and policies to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to disciplinary case law. The selected candidate will also work closely with information technology experts to analyze the OBC's computer and information systems, to ensure that the technological needs of the attorney regulatory system and the Judiciary are being met.First Assistant Counsel must possess and demonstrate leadership and sound judgment, must lead by example, and remain prepared at all times to implement ARB policy and to direct the OBC staff should Chief Counsel be absent or unavailable. Furthermore, First Assistant Counsel must have the ability to oversee diverse responsibilities in the administration of the OBC, including but not limited to supervising, either directly or indirectly, other managing attorneys and staff attorneys as well as a number of technical, administrative, and support personnel. Note: Excellent legal research and legal writing skills are essential for success in this role.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 Duties
- Interact and work closely with ARB Members, employees and managers of the Court, and managers from the OAE and the New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, developing practices and procedures to ensure that all entities within the attorney regulatory system analyze and apply policies as uniformly as possible related to post-disciplinary matters.
- Oversee and draft advisory memoranda to the ARB Members pertaining to petitions for readmission and reinstatement.
- Supervise staff attorneys, providing guidance on the appropriate recommendations to make to the ARB regarding readmission as well as other staff, including, but not limited to support staff assigned to docketing, monitoring R. 1:20-20 and conditions compliance, and readmission.
- Oversee oral argument, evidentiary hearings, and drafting and transmittal of the ARB's decisions to the Court.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. QualificationsGraduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and four years of managerial experience; seven years of responsibility in the practice of law as an attorney; and four years of supervision of professional staff.License: Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active. 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 JusticeNeoGov 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
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