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Temporary Hourly – Case Analyst – Supreme Court Clerk’s Office

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  • Hourly
  • Trenton, NJ
February 21, 2025 Law Clerk

Job Description

Description

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 hourly rate for this position is $27.00. 

 

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.


The Supreme Court Boards on Continuing Legal Education and Attorney Certification are seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication, analytical, and writing skills to serve as a case analyst for two attorney regulatory programs. Under the direction of Counsel to the Boards or other designee, the case analyst will be responsible for processing applications for attorney certification, attorney recertification, as well as continuing legal education provider approval and attorney compliance. The case analyst will establish and maintain effective working relationships with Judges, other Judiciary employees, attorneys, litigants, other stakeholders, and the public. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn aspects of attorney regulation and gain practical experience and valuable insight into the judicial process. 


 

Example of Duties

  • Answer questions posed by judges, the public, litigants, attorneys, co-workers, stakeholders, and/or supervisors.

  • Review certification applications for processing into the case management system.

  • Review recertification applications for processing into the case management system.

  • Review provider applications for processing into the case management system. 

  • Review attorney applications related to continuing legal education compliance for processing into the case management system.

  • Analyze matters in accordance with existing rules, regulations, and/or professional practices.

  • Provide general information to clients, customers, and/or the public.

  • Compose routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies.

  • Open, sort, and review incoming mail.

  • Perform other work-related duties as needed.


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

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of paraprofessional experience in case management involving gathering, reviewing and verifying case-related information which shall have included one or more of the following: conducting investigations, monitoring casework flow, interviewing clients or customers for needed information, preparing investigative fact-finding reports and/or writing case notes or other case-related correspondence.    
 
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.  An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (Seewww.naces.org/members.html)

Supplemental Information

Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching.  The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License:  Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work:  US citizenship is not required.  Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note:  Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law:  In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
 
HOW TO APPLY:

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed.  All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable.  Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.


The New Jersey Judiciary consists of:  the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System.  The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice


NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST)



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