What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager (25-16) position at New Hampshire Judicial Branch?
NH Judicial Branch. Case Manager - Merrimack, NH. Position #25-16.
**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.
GENERAL SUMMARY - CASE MANAGER
This case manager advances the NHJB mission to “preserve the rule of law and protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions, the courts will provide accessible, prompt, and efficient forums for the fair and independent administration of justice, with respect for the dignity of all we serve.”
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.
WORK HOURS
The normal work day for Judicial Branch employees shall consist of 7.5 hours per day with work normally performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, the normal work day may be adjusted based on the needs of the court location.
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.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE 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:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,935 - $64,389
