First Assistant Counsel (Court Executive 3A)

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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 $110,781.43 to $169,790.26.  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 New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent managerial, organizational, analytical, and writing skills to serve as First Assistant Counsel in the Office of Board Counsel (the OBC) to the newly established Attorney Regulatory Board (the ARB) of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The ARB was created by the Court to serve as the post-disciplinary arm of the attorney disciplinary system in New Jersey, with an array of responsibilities spanning the adjudication of petitions for readmission following disbarment to compliance and other supervisory functions.

 
The selected candidate, under the supervision of Chief Counsel, will provide expert legal advice to the ARB on all post-disciplinary matters, including the proper adjudication of petitions for readmission from disbarment. First Assistant Counsel is expected to provide the ARB with cogent advice on the procedures governing readmission from disbarment, consistent with the newly established Court Rules. First Assistant Counsel will develop internal operating procedures, rules, and policies to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to disciplinary case law. The selected candidate will also work closely with information technology experts to analyze the OBC’s computer and information systems, to ensure that the technological needs of the attorney regulatory system and the Judiciary are being met.

 
First Assistant Counsel must possess and demonstrate leadership and sound judgment, must lead by example, and remain prepared at all times to implement ARB policy and to direct the OBC staff should Chief Counsel be absent or unavailable. Furthermore, First Assistant Counsel must have the ability to oversee diverse responsibilities in the administration of the OBC, including but not limited to supervising, either directly or indirectly, other managing attorneys and staff attorneys as well as a number of technical, administrative, and support personnel.
 
Note: Excellent legal research and legal writing skills are essential for success in this role.

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.