Deputy Director, Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Court Executive 3A)
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- 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 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 administrative, analytical and litigation skills to serve as Deputy Director of the New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection. The selected candidate should possess extensive experience or knowledge about law office management and skills in administrative, civil, and criminal laws. The candidate must have substantive experience in motion practice in State and Federal Courts and will be required to appear in all State Courts, as well as in the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey. The selected candidate will serve as the lead counsel in the Fund's legal department and will handle jury trials with a concentration in the fields of collection and commercial law. In addition, the Deputy Director will oversee a team of professional staff and attorney litigation. The Deputy Director will be required to travel for statewide Court appearances and make presentations to Judges, the Bar, and Community Stakeholders.
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.
- Example of Duties
- Ensuring the efficient investigation and processing of all victim claims assigned to the candidate as well as those assigned to the staff attorneys.
- Make recommendations to the Director about the appropriate causes of action and proper course to follow in subrogation suits.
- Represent the Fund in all forums for recovery of money paid to victims.
- Maintain institutional awareness to advise the Director in matters of law and policy regarding the operation of the Fund.
- Serve as the representative of the Fund in its interactions with the Bar and other associations and entities as appropriate as well as in the absence of the Director.
- Supervise and address personnel issues as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies to inform the public and legal community of the Fund’s mission.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.- Qualifications
- Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and four years of managerial experience; seven years of responsibility in the practice of law as an attorney; and four years of supervision of professional staff.
License: Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active. - Supplemental Information
- 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
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- $110,781.43 - $169,790.26/year
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