Court Services Officer

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 $59,661.54 to $96,767.80 for Schedule A, and $59,661.54 to $91,929.42 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 New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection is seeking an experienced candidate to be part of the Fund’s legal team. The selected individual must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and case management/paralegal skills. Under the direction of the Fund’s Deputy Director, this position performs duties ranging from claim intake to subrogation and recovery litigation. The candidate will be required to have a strong working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Word and the Fund’s case management system.

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.

• Apply statutes, court rules, case law, policies, or other regulatory standards to claims.
• Conduct financial audits for accuracy, compliance or legitimacy to be presented to Fund Board of Trustees for determinations.
• Direct, assist, train and coordinate work on claims to staff members.
• Give advice and assist claimants in providing necessary information in filing claims with the Fund.
• Evaluate, screen and monitor claims management and caseload; identify and then contact appropriate sources such as courts, attorneys, private companies and other outside entities, for collection of a wide range of information appropriate for all-inclusive presentations to the Board of Trustees for determinations.
• Provide higher level technical advice, recommendations and/or expertise to courts, trustees, staff, and management regarding program, claim and caseload management.
• Resolve disputes, conflicts or problems regarding programs and services to the public involving claims.

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 two years of 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/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations.

Applicants who do not possess the required…