Trial Court Administrator

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 Criminal Justice reform, recovery court, mental health initiatives, and gun violence reduction programs.

Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, a technology office, or in the field, our Judiciary workforce strives to improve 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 $ to $. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. The applicant's experience will be a factor. 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.

In partnership with the Assignment Judge and Administrative Director of the Courts, the Trial Court Administrator provides strong leadership, vision, and innovative strategies to direct and oversee all court operations of the Hudson Vicinage. The Assignment Judge and the Trial Court Administrator serve as the executive component of the vicinage.

The successful candidate will define objectives for performance at the organizational level; develop/implement strategic plans to achieve the Judiciary's goals and objectives as operationalized by the vicinage management and policy teams; develop and manage a $29.1 million budget; allocate resources for approximately 500 employees, approximately 32 Superior Court Judges, and approximately 25 Municipal Court Judges; supervise 9 division managers, the EEO/AA Officer, and Ombudsman;

manage and oversee all program development, public outreach, case coordination, and management of the Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, Finance, Municipal, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations Divisions, including security, management of emergent facilities matters, jury utilization, research and development activities, complementary dispute resolution and coordination of volunteers, records management, statistical analysis, and equipment planning. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, necessary to nurturing a strong management team and to setting the tone for all vicinage staff in their interactions with others, the bench, and the public.

In addition, the candidate will exhibit effective decision-making skills in Labor and Employee Relations matters, including grievances and disciplines.

As a member of the Judiciary's Administrative Council, the Trial Court Administrator collaborates with other senior managers in formulation of statewide strategic initiatives for system improvements and in assessing proposed uniform policies and procedures on a broad range of court management matters. At both the statewide and vicinage level, the…