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CASE PROCESSOR: Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, Denver, CO. Summary: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Judicial Circuit is seeking candidates for the position of Case Processor. This position operates as a member of a team. A team player with skill in dealing with others is essential. Duties: A Case Processor receives, reviews, and completes data entry requirements for appellate court documents. Additional responsibilities include monitoring compliance with federal and local rules, initiating correspondence, and drafting court orders. Substantial telephone and in person contact with counsel, litigants and court personnel for the purpose of providing general and specific information or guidance is required. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; at least two years related clerical or administrative office experience; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to use computer technology; professionalism in dealing with court personnel and the public; ability to work closely and well with others in a team environment. Preferred skills: Court experience, especially appellate court; experience with electronic filing; college degree; experience in a legal environment and/or legal training; work experience which provided the applicant with a high degree of analytical skills; ability to take initiative; strong organizational skills. Salary: $36,467 - $45,615. (2006)
COURT ANALYST: Douglas County District Court, Omaha, Nebraska . Duties: Monitors and evaluates caseflow-management policies and procedures. Prepares and oversees case-management reports and analysis of case flow and delay reduction. Monitors progress and disposition of District Court cases (a) assigned to judges of other courts within the Fourth Judicial District and (b) assigned to district-court judges from outside the Fourth Judicial District. Prepares narrative and financial reports for various federal and state grants and funding authorities. Assists Court Administrator with preparation and monitoring of District Court budget, including review of expenditure reports. Prepares written reports for various specialized court programs, including fee collections and restitution payments. Provides oversight for the District Court website, with responsibility for information content and periodic updates. Prepares presentations, reports, and correspondence for the Court. Performs general and legal research. Provides assistance and support for court technology. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Prospective candidates should have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in case management, record keeping, data collection and review, and statistical analysis. Familiarity with legal terminology, court and government operations, and demonstrated ability to understand and apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws are essential. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Statistics, Systems Analysis, Political Science, or Criminal Justice is required. A graduate degree in any area cited above, or a Juris Doctor degree, is preferred. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug-screening test and a criminal history background check is required. BASIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: This position carries with it a great deal of responsibility and requires a self-motivated person with a professional attitude and the ability to work collaboratively. Court Analysts provide professional level assistance and report directly to the District Court Administrator on a daily basis. The candidate must have the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret technical data regarding case processing. Superior writing, editing, and research skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare narrative reports, statistical analyses, and grant financial reports. Prior experience with Microsoft Office 2000, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to handle and maintain sensitive matters on a confidential basis. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to interact with judicial officers and staff in a responsible and professional manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, coworkers, members of the legal community, and the public. Ability to operate effectively in work situations requiring adherence to time deadlines, a keen sense of accuracy, and attention to detail. Salary: $38,000 - $43,000. (2006)
CASEFLOW MANAGER: Mohave County Superior Court, Kingman, AZ. Duties: Position will perform professional administrative level work related to the management, coordination, administration, oversight and evaluation of case management activities for the purpose of improving case processing and related functions in the Superior Court. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, data analysis, problem solving and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrate management, data analysis, problem solving and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrate a passion for teamwork and excellence in customer service, and will possess necessary administrative and technical experience including a working knowledge of Crystal Reports. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in public, business or judicial administration or related field or equivalent, and three years of relevant, progressively responsible court operations, case management, records management, business systems operations, business systems development or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $1,765.60 Bi-weekly DOQ. (2006)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage has exciting opportunities for detail-oriented professionals to work as Court Services Supervisors 2. Duties: Under the general direction of a Presiding Judge and/or Court Executive 2b (Division Manager), or other high level official supervisory officer, the successful candidates will manage and coordinate the diversified work activities of a team composed of professional, paraprofessional and clerical support personnel. The candidates will also be responsible for all aspects of case processing from intake through disposition, including docketing, case preparation, calendaring, records management, adjournments, and dismissals, They will possess strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, and assign work to staff, reviews work product, evaluates quality of work and measures performance of staff in meeting goals. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, calendar management or program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2006)
DIRECTOR, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Arizona Superior Court, Pima County. Summary: Arizona Superior Court in Pima County has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic court professional looking for growth and continual challenge. Join our Southern Arizona team and become a key player in developing the next generation of case management and calendaring software. Duties: Directs the calendar services division of court administration in the Superior Court of Pima County. Plans, develops, and coordinates court case management functions and resolves issues in conjunction with the deputy court administrator, court administrator, bench presiding judges and the presiding judge. Directs a calendar services staff consisting of a supervisor and administrative support employees responsible for preparing calendars for judicial divisions and overseeing court case management activities. Develops division policies and procedures to achieve compliance with court case management goals. Monitors caseload and event statistics, recommends appropriate changes to the deputy and court administrator and to the proper bench presiding judge. Coordinates the development and implementation of court case management software and process improvements. Develops the annual division budget and monitors the performance to budgetary guidelines. Acts as liaison between the court and external agencies, government agencies, lawyers, and judicial divisions regarding court case management issues. Participates in planning sessions with the court administrator, deputy court administrator, judges, division directors, and unit supervisors to develop and implement new court case management procedures. Identifies and evaluates significant trends and develops procedural changes and/or recommendations to court administration and the appropriate bench. Manages the division by effectively allocating to staff workload assignments. Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and counseling of staff. Coordinates the development and implementation of training programs for staff and other court employees responsible for case management activities. Communicates regularly with staff concerning court case management and procedural changes, and other issues that may affect the division’s performance. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, criminal justice or a related field, and five years of professional experience in court case management or in a legal setting, including one year supervisory and/or management experience. OR ANY equivalent combination of experience, education and training. Preference will be given to those candidates that have relevant court case management experience in a trial court setting of general jurisdiction. In addition, preference will be given to candidates who have completed an Institute for Court Management certification, or a Masters degree in a relevant field. Salary: $66,594 to $82,000. (2006)
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an organized individual with supervisory skills to work in the Calendaring Unit of the Appellate Division. Duties: In this Unit the selected candidate will control unit workload and ensure the shipment of calendared cases to court in accordance with policy and procedures; supervise the preparation of argument notices to attorneys or parties; handle the postponement of cases from the calendar and arrange telephone arguments as directed by the court. Additional duties include working closely with the judges and their staff to obtain materials and/or information on calendared appeals; evaluating staff work performance; providing training to unit members; and performing related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible experience, one year of which shall have included experience in program administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $43,625 - $70,917. (2006)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Probation Division Manager) or other high level supervisor, the selected individual supervises, monitors, coordinates and oversees a team of specialized staff who perform data entry related activities; provides customer service, tracks cases for case management purposes, oversees special projects, reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to higher levels of management; conducts formal work performance evaluations with team members and recommends and/or implements personnel actions. Leads a case management team and develops & formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations. Leads a case management team and develops & formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations. Each team member is responsible for all aspects of case processing from intake through disposition, including docketing, case preparation, calendaring, records management, adjournments and dismissals. Perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in a field related to the technical administrative or case processing competency being supervised. Case management; and/or supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders; enforcement of court orders; calendar management; and program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,371.84 - $83,984.18. (2006)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Bergen Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Division Manager), or other high level official, the selected individual will supervise professional staff on case related or case management teams. This person will instruct staff or team members on work related matters, coordinate work between units or teams, conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members. Also expected to instruct, evaluate and organize program activities for the team. This person must possess strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. The appointee will perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, calendar management, enforcement of court orders, supervising of offenders and/or program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorney to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2006)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Office of the Court Administrator. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b or other designated supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will monitor, assign, evaluate, review, lead and oversee the work activities and staff resources of a team or work unit consisting of professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff employees. Responsible for assigning workloads and specific duties to staff or team members; directing and coordinating work between unites or teams; communicating human resources policies, rules or regulations to team members; scheduling team members work hours or vacation time; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff; evaluating unit or team performance; mediating staff conflicts; reviewing and correcting work of staff and checking written reports for accuracy and completeness. Performs other related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management; calendar management; program administration (development, analysis, implementation, administration, or research); the supervision, monitoring, and intervention of offenders; or the enforcement of court orders. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2006)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Division Manager and/or Assistant, manages and coordinates the diversified work activities of a team composed of professional, paraprofessional and support staff working within a case processing division. The selected individual will motivate and develop members of the team in order to encourage cooperation, foster commitment, and team spirit so that customers receive results in a timely manner. This person will also identify and analyze problems in order to implement and enforce court orders; supervise and monitor offenders and manage caseloads. Performs related work as required. Travel within the tri-county vicinage may be required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in: Case management; or Supervision and Monitoring and Intervention with offenders; or Enforcement of Court Orders; or Calendar Management; or Program Administration including: developing, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.28. (2006)
COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey , Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: The Judiciary of New Jersey, Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage, is seeking an individual committed to the provision of quality service, with strong leadership, administrative, communication and writing skills, to serve as Court Executive 1b. Under the general direction of Municipal Division Manager, this individual assists in the administration and coordination of activities for 36 vicinage municipal courts, with concentration within Cape May County. Duties: Specific duties include monitoring case processing and case flow management; reviews municipal court budgets, provides training and technical support, responds to public complaints; analyzes programs to determine effectiveness or efficiency; conducting quantitative or qualitative research of processes, programs or projects, assisting in objectives for work performance and explaining judiciary policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and processional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $62,985.82 - $93,953.84. (2006)
DIRECTOR, CALENDAR SERVICES: Arizona Superior Court in Pima County. Summary: Directs the calendar services division of court administration in the Superior Court of Pima County. Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs court case management issues in conjunction with the deputy court administrator, court administrator, bench presiding judges and the presiding judge. Duties: Directs a calendar services staff consisting of a supervisor and administrative support employees responsible for preparing calendars for judicial divisions and overseeing court case management activities. Develops division policies and procedures to achieve compliance with court case management goals. Monitors caseload and event statistics, recommends appropriate changes to the deputy and court administrator and to the proper bench presiding judge. Coordinates the development and implementation of court case management software and process improvements. Develops the annual division budget and monitors the performance to budgetary guidelines. Acts as liaison between the court and external agencies, government agencies, lawyers, and judicial divisions regarding court case management issues. Participates in planning sessions with the court administrator, deputy court administrator, judges, division directors, and unit supervisors to develop and implement new court case management procedures. Identifies and evaluates significant trends and develops procedural changes and/or recommendations to court administration and the appropriate bench. Manages the division by effectively allocating to staff workload assignments. Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and counseling of staff. Coordinates the development and implementation of training programs for staff and other court employees responsible for court case management activities. Communicates regularly with staff concerning court case management and procedural changes, and other issues that may affect the division’s performance. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, criminal justice or a related field, AND five years of professional experience in court case management or in a legal setting, INCLUDING two years supervisory and/or management experience. Preference will be given to applicants that have relevant court case management experience in a trial court setting of general jurisdiction. In addition, preference may be given to candidates who have completed an Institute for Court Management certification, or a Masters degree in a relevant field. Salary: $66,594 to $82,000 annual. (2006)
COURT SERVICES CONSULTANT: Office of Court Administration, Austin, Texas. Summary: Performs highly advanced consultative and technical assistance work. Consults with and provides technical assistance on court administration matters to judges, clerks, court personnel, and other county officials and staff, with primary emphasis on case management. Conducts case flow management system reviews in district and county-level courts. Assists courts in developing and implementing improved case management systems. Provides case management training. Develops and implements court improvement projects and programs. Markets OCA 's technical assistance services, case management review services, and court improvement projects and programs. Provides information on innovative court programs. Identifies emerging problems and trends in judicial administration. Duties: Provides technical assistance and consulting services to judges, clerks, court personnel, and other county officials and staff on court administration matters, with primary emphasis on case management. Conducts on-site case management system reviews in district and county-level courts, and prepares reports detailing the findings and recommendations of the reviews. Assists courts in developing and implementing improved case management systems. Develops and provides training in case management principles, techniques, and best practices. Develops and implements projects and programs designed to improve the administrative operation of the courts or to increase the accessibility of the courts. Markets OCA 's technical assistance and consulting services, case management review services, and court improvement projects and programs to the courts. Identifies and contacts courts/counties for OCA 's technical assistance and consulting services, case management system reviews, and court improvement projects and programs. Assists in OCA 's clearinghouse function by providing information on best practices and innovative court programs in Texas and other states. Identifies emerging problems and trends in judicial administration. Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data. Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports and memoranda. Performs related work as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis; and Six years experience in court case management. Salary: $3,518.00-$4,583.00/month. (2006)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Civil Division, Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Civil Division Manager) and/or other higher level supervisory officer, the successful candidate will manage and cooperate professional and support staff on case related or case management teams. Duties: This individual will develop/formulate procedures or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations and case flow management practices; evaluate unit or team performance in accordance with established policies or procedures; mediate conflicts among staff or team members; recommend and/or implement personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining, recognizing and/or demoting); provide direction for achieving organization, unit or project goals to assure that time and quality standards are met; resolve leave time scheduling conflicts for employees; foster ongoing communication with team and team judges; analyze statistical data and/or case management reports; conduct formal work performance evaluations of staff or team members, and keep abreast of standard operating procedures, “best practices,” court rules, and changes in legislation. Also, this person must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in Case Management; Supervision; Calendar Management; or Program Administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $47,940.38 - $83,235.06. (2005)
COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey; Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager), is responsible for assisting in the direction and supervision of the daily operations of the Criminal Division in one of the three counties in the Vicinage. Duties: This self-directed and results oriented individual will manage supervisory staff (team leaders) who oversee teams responsible for all case processing. The individual in this position will be responsible for preparing supervisory staff performance assessments; mentoring and coaching plans; recommending disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; ensuring overall that the team leaders coordinate the work flow handled by staff in their respective teams; reviewing court activities for compliance with laws, court rules and directives. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for prioritizing work; monitoring work for completeness and accuracy; participating in formulating and developing goals and objectives for the division; preparing and analyzing case processing statistical reports; creating strategies to reduce backlog within time frames as required by court rule/statute. Other tasks include the assessment of training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff; preparation and administration of budget; monitoring ongoing training on policies and procedures; participating in job/team applicant interviews; and managing casework. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $61,750.80 - $92,111.61. (2005)
COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage. Summary: The Morris/Sussex Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in the management of the Criminal Division located in Sussex County. Under the general direction of the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive 2B (The Criminal Division Manager) the selected individual will assist in the development of goals and objectives for the division. Duties: Specific duties will include allocating resources to meet the division’s needs; recommending to the division manager the effective hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, reassignment and disciplining of employees as well as conducting evaluations of staff and mentoring and giving guidance to staff; acting as liaison between the Presiding Judge, the division manager, staff, outside agencies and organizations on matters pertaining to case processing; overseeing mandated programs, keeping current on legislation, court rules directives and judiciary policies affecting the division; assessing staff training needs; analyzing Division statistics; creating and updating case flow procedures; serving on Statewide committees; assisting in creating a positive working environment; investigating complaints from litigants and attorneys; performing other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $61,750.80 - $92,111.61. (2005)
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen Vicinage. Summary: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking a well organized, articulate individual with good people skills and customer service skills to supervise paraprofessional and support staff on case related or case management teams under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Civil Division Manager), or other high level official. Duties: This person will manage, coordinate and oversee the diversified work activities of a team of clerical staff. The selected candidate will instruct, supervise and evaluate team members on work related matters, mediate conflicts among team members; regulate the flow of work; supervise the overall file management of Civil Division Cases; write monthly IV-D statistical reports and annual inventory reports; hold staff meetings and attend Records Management meetings and training. The appointee will perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible technical experience, one year of which shall have included experience in a field related to technical, administrative or case processing competency being supervised. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, 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. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $43,625.43 - $70,917.29. (2005)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ADULT CASEWORK: Wheaton, Illinois. Duties: Inspires the creation of a shared vision for effective casework services; Directs and facilitates the strategic planning process to achieve the mission and to reach the vision; Supervises and directs Adult Division Supervisors, Officers and support staff; Develops partnerships with justice system, community resources, service providers and staff; Identifies and works with staff to employ effective case management strategies which reduce risk and improve offender competency; Creates an atmosphere where learning is sought, shared and supported; Maintains a departmental perspective and models true collaboration in all interactions; Coordinates the planning, operation, and evaluation of divisional services; Measures and analyzes performance results and implements quality assurance methods. Qualifications: The chosen candidate must meet the qualifications for a position as a Chief Managing Officer (CMO), as required by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Salary: $62,295 – $77,869 (midpoint). (2005)
DIRECTOR OF CASE MANAGEMENT: Family Court of Delaware, Wilmington, DE. Duties: This position is responsible for the statewide administration of Family Court’s case management program, including the Court’s civil and criminal jurisdictions, and the areas of records management, forms management and statistical management. The incumbent serves a leadership role in the development of policies and procedures regarding a diverse range of complex case management issues and provides recommendations to enhance case management. The Director of Case Management supervises five analysts and reports to the Court Administrator. Qualifications: Experience as a senior level manager in the development, management, supervision, and analysis of case management systems as they relate to the jurisdiction of a family court, juvenile court, or other court or criminal justice agency is required. Experience in providing business system support in an automated case management environment, and experience in the interpretation and application of federal and state statutes, Court rules, policies and procedures related to the jurisdiction of a family court, juvenile court, other court or criminal justice agency is also required, as well as excellent communication and team player skills. The possession of a Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, criminal justice administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field is preferred. Salary: Minimum - $41,902; Midpoint-$52,377; Maximum-$62,852. (2004)
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey. Criminal Division. Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties of New Jersey. Summary: The Vicinage 13 Judiciary has an exciting opportunity for a detailed and customer service oriented professional to work as an Administrative Specialist 4 (Drug Court Coordinator) in the Criminal Division. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager) and/or other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate will coordinate the activities of the criminal drug court. Duties: Primary duties include but are not limited to developing and implementing plans for budgets, accounting, grant management, staffing, equipment, logistics, or other methods, procedures, or programs. This individual will also coordinate the substance abuse evaluation for drug court referrals, develop communication plans within or outside the divisions, and facilitate discussions among federal, state, vicinage, county, or local officials. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree required. Five years of professional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, program analysis, programs administration, or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Possession of CADC (Certified Addiction Drug Counselor) license is helpful. Salary: $51,612.21 - $80,436.19. (2004)
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: New Jersey Judiciary. AOC, Appellate Division. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary Appellate Division Clerk’s Office is seeking an individual with solid administrative skills. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for performing the initial paralegal review of case initiating papers received by the Court to include notices of appeal, notices of appeal with motions for leave to appeal, and orders of transfer; preparing documents for Intake Unit’s data entry; analyzing and determining deficiencies in case initiating documents; and advising attorneys and pro se litigants of deficiencies and actively monitoring the deficiencies. Additional responsibilities will include: handling inquiries from judges, judge’s secretaries, attorneys, case managers, and pro se litigants regarding practices and procedures from filing appeals and motions for leave to appeal; completing master log of appeals filed and preparing status reports; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Salary: $38,929 - $63,140. (2004)
TEAM
LEADER: New Jersey Judiciary -
Middlesex Vicinage
,
New Brunswick
,
N.J.
Summary: Under the general direction of the Civil
Division Manager, manages and coordinates the diversified work
activities of a team composed of professional, para-professional
and clerical support personnel, providing direct service to the
Judge. Duties: Each team member is responsible for
performing all aspects for case processing from intake through
disposition, including docketing, case preparation, calendaring,
records management, adjournments and dismissals. Does related
work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Three
years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a
public, private or court-related environment with responsibility
in one or more of the following areas: development, planning,
coordination or implementation of program activities. Salary
range: $35,000 - $65,000. (1998)
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DRUG
COURT CASE MANAGER:
26th Judicial District, Charlotte, North Carolina. Duties:
Supervises an active caseload of 35-40 clients; screens and
assesses prospective clients; performs case management
responsibilities within established program policies and
guidelines; coordinates and monitors continuum of service
delivery including advocacy to increase the effectiveness of
services; monitors and reports client's program compliance in
writing, via telephone, or in person as required by the court or
service providers; compiles data; prepares reports; and
maintains professional working relationships with community
agencies and members of the criminal justice system. Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university,
preferably with coursework in Political Science, Criminal
Justice, English, or Human Services and one year of experience
working in the criminal justice system or in case management.
Substance abuse certification preferred. Knowledge of court
procedures and legal terminology is beneficial. Considerable
working experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word or
other database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs is
desired. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and
self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills.
Annual salary range: $26,443 - $35,176. (1998)
ADMINISTRATIVE
COORDINATOR II (Civil and Criminal Case Flow Manager):
The Fulton County, Georgia, Superior Court is seeking
applicants for the positions of Civil and Criminal Caseflow
Manager. Duties: Positions will require a wide range of
administrative functions in support of department operations,
crossing functional lines to perform a diversity of duties, such
as personnel, budget, finance, purchasing, information and
records management, issues analysis and special projects.
Preferred experience includes knowledge of differential case
management for civil and criminal cases, Pro-Se Litigation,
strengths and weaknesses of various case assignment systems, how
to achieve firm trial dates, how continuances endanger trial
date certainty and trial starts, how to manage heavy criminal
caseloads, how to define and use case management information,
how to plan, implement and evaluate delay reduction programs. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in public or business
administration or related analytical field with 3 years of
progressively responsible work experience providing issues
analysts and recommendations in an administrative field such as
personnel, finance, purchasing, intergovernmental relations or
related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education
and experience. Annual salary range: $42,329 - $57,795. (1998)
CASE
MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
: Utah State Courts, Salt Lake City, UT. Duties: The
incumbent will have statewide responsibility for identifying and
evaluating current case management practices and assisting in
the development of alternative methods to improve case flow and
minimize delays. Requires a bachelor's degree in public or
business administration correlated field and three years of case
management experience or a graduate degree in judicial or public
administration and demonstrated expertise in case management.
This is a two-year, grant-funded project. Annual salary range:
$40,000 - $45,000 DOE. (1998)
CASE
FLOW
MANAGER: Mohave County Superior Court, Kingman, Arizona. Summary: Performs
work involving the management, coordination, administration,
oversight and evaluation of calendaring and case flow management
functions and activities. Qualifications: include a
bachelor's degree in public, business, or judicial
administration or related field and three or more years of
management, administrative, or professional experience in a
court or justice-related organization. A master's degree is
preferred. Annual salary range: $32,323 - $43,160. (1998)
CRIMINAL
CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:
26th Judicial District, Charlotte, NC. Duties: Incumbent
is responsible for coordinating and managing the scheduling and
tracking of Criminal Superior Court cases, compiling and
maintaining statistics, serving as the liaison and facilitator
among the public, local bar, and court officials, general
administrative responsibilities, and project management. Qualifications:
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university,
preferably with coursework in Criminal Justice, Political
Science, English or Human Services. Knowledge of court
procedures and legal terminology is beneficial. Considerable
working experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word or
other database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs is
desired. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated
self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills.
Annual salary range: $25,497 - $30,484. (1998)
JUDICIAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR:
(Operations and Case Flow
Management): Superior Court of
Arizona in Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona. Duties:
plans, directs and supervises administrative functions of the
Civil, Criminal and Domestic Relations case processing staff
within the Court Administrators Office; assists in
development of policy and implements policy changes; researches
and drafts rule changes; supervises staff and conducts meetings;
reviews and evaluates staff performance and development;
consults with and advises staff; represents department with
other court, county, state and other agencies and community;
coordinates and liaisons with other court employees, judges,
commissioners and divisional staff. Minimum Qualifications:
a bachelors degree from an academically accredited college or
university, preferably including a major in business, public or
judicial administration or a closely related field and six years
of professional level court related experience; a masters
degree in business, public or judicial administration or a
closely related field may be substituted for one year of the
required experience. Preferred Qualifications: the successful
candidate will have a strong background with a general
jurisdiction trial court in case flow management in civil,
domestic relations or criminal. Annual salary range: $45,947 -
$57,428. (1995)
CRIMINAL
CASE MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
Charlotte,
North Carolina. Summary:
This is a statutorily established position charged with
assisting the district attorney in preparing cases for trial and
in expediting the criminal court docket. Duties: develop
systems, policies, and procedures for office operations;
coordinate support staff and functions; manage activities
associated with criminal case assignment; track and calendar;
and monitor and evaluate case flow management and overall office
operations. Qualifications: Applicants should have
professional management training, preferably at the graduate
level, and direct experience in criminal case/court management.
Salary: $27,158 - $29,918; salary range caps at $43,000. (1994)
PROGRAM
COORDINATOR, DIFFERENTIATED CASE MANAGEMENT
(DCM):Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage - Civil
Division, Newark. Duties: plan, manage, and administer
operations and activities of the DCM in the vicinage; act as
program liaison to the court, the bar, and ancillary programs;
and perform related duties as required. Qualifications: a
bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and
three years of professional experience involving the
implementation and/or coordination of program activity,
including administration of daily program operations. A master's
degree in business administration, public administration,
judicial administration, or related field may be substituted for
one year of experience. Salary range: $25,200 - $36,750. (1994)
COURT
DELAY REDUCTION COORDINATOR: Supreme
Court, Columbus, Ohio. This position is funded by a grant from
the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Services and is an
entry-level position. Duties: The incumbent helps trial
courts improve case processing through implementation and
evaluation of delay reduction programs. Qualifications:
include three years of experience in the field of court delay
reduction. Experience with training and familiarity with the
court system is preferred. A J.D. is not required. Salary is
$32,802-39,000 annually. (1992)
CALENDAR
COORDINATOR: Essex
County Superior Court, Newark, New Jersey. Duties: Under
the general direction of the criminal division manager, the
incumbent assigns, schedules, and maintains trial calendars;
assist the presiding judge in ensuring an efficient, steady, and
uninterrupted flow of cases to the trial judges; estimates
completion of trials and ensures backup cases are ready for
assignment; provides information on case flow; distributes court
notices regarding case assignment; maintains records; advises
presiding judge and division manager of progress, problems, and
changes with the trial calendar; supervises staff and assigns
work; and performs other related work as required. Qualifications:
include three years of experience in the judicial system or
a large private law firm with responsibility for preparing,
recording, and filing of legal documents and make appropriate
case assignments, one year of which must have been in a
lead/supervisory capacity. Salary is $26,250-44,000 annually.
(1992)
DELAY
REDUCTION SPECIALIST: Administrative
Office of the Courts, San Francisco, California. Summary: The
incumbent directs the efforts of implementing trial court delay
reduction programs in Californias trial courts. Qualifications:
include a B.A. or equivalent; four years of experience in
analysis, formulation, and implementation of operational policy
recommendations in a trial court; and familiarity with word
processing and PC applications. An M.A. in public or judicial
administration or a law degree and a detailed working knowledge
of the California trial court system and trial court delay
reduction act is desirable. Salary is $4,216-5,124 monthly.
(1991)
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