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New Jersey Courts · 2 days ago

Administrative Specialist 2 Confidential (Municipal Court Services Division)

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $86K/yr

New Jersey Courts is a strong team of 8500 members committed to upholding justice with integrity and quality service. The Administrative Specialist 2 role in the Municipal Court Services Division involves shaping policies, conducting research, and collaborating with judges and stakeholders to ensure effective justice across nearly 500 municipal courts in New Jersey.

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Responsibilities

Help shape policies and procedures that affect Municipal Courts throughout New Jersey

Assist in drafting policy-level documents that reinforce the Judiciary’s commitment to independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service

Enhance your analytical and organizational abilities and build expertise in policy development and research

Conduct high-level research and writing involving Municipal Courts and disciplinary matters before the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board

Coordinate the development of statewide analytical reports for ongoing and special projects; maintain databases and spreadsheets related to the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board and the Municipal Courts; and advise managers of deadlines, rules, and regulations - with each task contributing to the Judiciary’s essential mission

Respond to questions from attorneys, litigants, members of the public, and internal stakeholders, ensuring their concerns are addressed with respect and diligence

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeAnalytical abilitiesPolicy developmentOrganizational abilitiesCustomer service skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/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 and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

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

Driver's License: 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

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

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

Benefits

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

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.