Deputy Statewide Ethics Coordinator (Attorney 2

Description

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.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $ to $ for Schedule A, and $ to $ 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.

When you come to work for the Office of Attorney Ethics, you will join a staff of mission-driven professionals who operate with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. Our culture is based on our strong belief in the importance of our work to the Supreme Court, the Bar, and the public. This position presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team of service-minded professionals within the OAE who support the statewide District Ethics Committees (DECs).

The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, seeks an attorney to act as Deputy Statewide Ethics Coordinator in the District Ethics Committee Unit within the OAE. This position assists the Statewide Ethics Coordinator with the approximately 600 volunteer members of the DECs and the 53 DEC officers (all volunteer attorneys) who serve on the 18 DECs throughout New Jersey.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a large and varied caseload efficiently. This role requires proactive identification of issues within the DECs, including procedural delays, conflicts, or other challenges that may impact the timely resolution of cases. The Deputy Statewide Ethics Coordinator is expected to follow up with DEC Officers and members to address these issues promptly and, when necessary, elevate complex or sensitive matters to the Statewide Ethics Coordinator for further guidance or intervention.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, as the candidate will regularly interact with volunteer attorneys, committee members, and other stakeholders across the state. The ability to foster collaboration, maintain open lines of communication, and build trust within the DECs is critical to ensuring the effective operation of the attorney regulatory system. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities, and adapting to evolving needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

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.

• Act as the Deputy to the Statewide Coordinator within the DEC Unit responsible for directly supporting and assisting half of the 18 District Ethics Committees.
• Act as primary liaison attorney responding to questions and requests for assistance or response from assigned District Ethics Committees as determined by the Statewide Coordinator.
• Provide necessary support to make sure disciplinary investigations and hearings proceed forward in the District Ethics Committees in accord with the time goals set by the Supreme Court.
• Attend District Ethics Committee meetings for all districts on a rotating basis throughout the year which may occur in person and occasionally after normal business hours.
• Review the legal sufficiency of case documents to be submitted to the Disciplinary Review Board or the Supreme Court.
• Appear before the Disciplinary Review Board and the Supreme Court on such matters as…