Case Manager (#25-09)

NH Judicial Branch - 1st Circuit Court Berlin/Lancaster, NH. Home Court in either location with service provided in both. Posting #25-09.

**INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY**

Step 1: Complete the PDF application on the Website https://www.courts.state.nh.us/forms/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf

Step 2: E-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us OR fax application to: (603) 513-5454 OR mail application to: Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Department One Granite Place, Suite N400 Concord, NH 03301

Your application may not be considered without a position number listed at the top.

CASE MANAGER - This case manager advances the NHJB mission. The case manager assists court users with court interactions and court processes related to specific case types, such as divorce/parenting, involuntary emergency admissions/probate commitments, or other case types as assigned. The case manager ensures that each party has the necessary information to advance their case to completion.

CASE MANAGER ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes cases in the assigned case type over the life of the case.
• Assists litigants with case documents, including emergency filings.
• Reviews incoming documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Determines the proper course for various filings.
• Prepares notices and disseminates them to necessary individuals.
• Conducts Case Manager Conferences, where appropriate.
• Schedules cases for the next hearing or event, where appropriate.
• Closes cases and does end-stage processing, including annulling cases, where appropriate.
• Maintains records of court proceedings.
• Provides information and educational materials where appropriate to parties, attorneys, specific stakeholders, and the general public in regards to the specific case type.
• Interfaces with stakeholders specific to the assigned case types, such as mediators, attorneys, clinicians, hospital staff, legal assistance, and the Office of Mediation and Arbitration.
• Manages and maintains various scheduling and programs within the case type, such as First Appearances or IEA hearings, or other case specific hearing/session type.
• Prepares court dockets, where appropriate.
• Assists judges or other judicial officers in preparation for and on hearing days.
• Coordinates mediation in appropriate cases and monitors progress on cases referred to mediation and interfaces with mediators for scheduling purposes and to ensure court procedures and expectations are met.
• Provides support, including courtroom support where appropriate, and works with judicial officers and court staff.
• Works with local service providers to refer to community programs, where appropriate.
• Assists with record keeping, data compilation and report generation.
• Provides various duties to ensure office efficiency.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least two (2) years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling or a related field, and
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of case management or court experience, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

The NH Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,934.80 - $64,389.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Berlin, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $43,935 - $64,389