Civil service Jobs in Paterson, NJ

Job Title

The Bergen Vicinage Civil Division is seeking a self-starter to join a case management team.

Job Description

The selected candidate will be 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; and performing other related duties as required.

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.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Substitution: 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, and 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. Note: Appointees who successfully complete the twelve-month training period will be eligible for advancement to the Court Services Officer 1 title. Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Supplemental Information

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. 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. 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.