Court Services Officer Trainee / Court Services Officer 1

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Trenton, NJ

Job Type : Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2025-11153

Central Office / Vicinage : Central Office

Division : Supreme Court (Clerk's Office)

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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.

Court Services Officer Trainee Salary : The salary range for this position is $47,400.76 to $74,716.17 for Schedule A, and $47,400.76 to $70,980.36 for Schedule B. 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. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

Court Services Officer 1 Salary : The salary range for this position is $50,815.18 to $83,252.20 for Schedule A, and $50,815.18 to $79,089.59 for Schedule B. 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. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of the Clerk, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to provide professional assistance as a case file manager.

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

• Review and analyze incoming case-related documentation submitted electronically and / or in hard copy.
• Docket submissions using a web-based case management system.
• Interpret and apply applicable court rules, statutes, and Judiciary and office policies to cases. Review case-related documentation for compliance to these rules and standards.
• Draft notices and correspondence to attorneys and self-represented litigants.
• Communicate with justices, judges, attorneys, and self-represented litigants.
• Provide accurate and timely guidance to attorneys and self-represented litigants concerning appellate procedures and case-related submissions.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports for use by management and the Court.
• Perform related duties, as required.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for a Court Services Officer Trainee

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution : Current New Jersey Judiciary employees who do not possess the required education may substitute : Additional paraprofessional and / or professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following; reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues and / or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This experience may be substituted 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 as described above. Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Note : Appointees who successfully complete the twelve-month training period will be eligible for advancement to the Court Services Officer 1 title.

Education Note : Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See)

Minimum Qualifications for a Court Services Officer 1

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. (See )

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

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 Time (MT)

New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as :

Salary : $50,815 - $79,090