Assistant Family Division Manager

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

The salary range for this position is $91,727.00 to $. 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 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.

The New Jersey Judiciary, Hudson Vicinage, is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead in a fast‑paced environment. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager), the selected individual will assist in directing and supervising the everyday operations of the Family Court and perform the following:

• Mentor/coach staff; provide direction and feedback.
• Confer with members of case management teams for program or case management; draft correspondence, reports, press releases or proposals.
• Provide information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations; serve on committees or task forces.
• Recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices.
• Determine needs and arrange training for staff or team members.
• Interview job or team applicants; participate in team or work unit meetings; plan agendas for meetings.
• Write or direct the development of user or operations documents, manuals, guides, audio‑visual aides and other materials.
• Compile statistical data on workload volume, backlog, unit expenditures, personnel actions, fixed assets, equipment or attendance.
• Develop performance standards and content materials for use in program and performance evaluation.
• Recommend or initiate disciplinary action or recognition of employees; supervise employees.
• Facilitate staff or team decision‑making processes; coordinate work unit or team goals.
• Consult with judges, attorneys or law clerks and litigants with regard to special problems in pending cases.
• Evaluate case management systems to offer suggestions or solutions to existing problems and perform other related duties as required.

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in reviewing court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives; consulting with judges, attorneys and law clerks; evaluating case management systems; coordinating activities between agencies, government and enforcement units; and/or preparing and analyzing case processing statistical reports.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute…