Legal Counsel

DEPUTY LEGAL COUNSEL: Idaho Judiciary, Boise, ID. Summary: Under the supervision of the Legal Counsel, the Deputy legal Counsel performs highly responsible legal work for the Idaho Judiciary. Duties: Develop rules or procedure and practices in family law, domestic violence, child protection, and juvenile justice areas; assist in the development of civil rules of procedure; conduct or coordinate legal research at the request of Administrative Conference, magistrate judges, district judges, senior judges, and the Administrative Director of the Courts. Develop and maintain bench guides, handbooks, and curricula in coordination with the Judicial Education Committee; assist in the planning and administration of district law clerk training; assist the legal counsel with negotiation, review , and development of legal contracts; serve as reporter to certain Court committees, assist with policy development and analysis for the state court system; provide legal advice, research, and analysis on legal issues involving court administration, make presentations at judicial and non-judicial education programs; assist Staff Attorney with motion practice and petitions for review, and Legal Counsel with special projects; lead and/or serve on policy or special project task forces and committees. Qualifications: Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active member of the Idaho State Bar. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Idaho State Bar, or who are inactive, must become and active member of the Bar by October 7, 2009. Minimum of three years legal experience after law school. Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 DOE (2008)

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL: State of Oregon, Office of the State Court Administrator, Legal Counsel Division, Salem, Oregon Summary: Duties: This position is under the direct supervision of Legal Counsel to the State Court Administrator. Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, recommend, and coordinate a variety of contracts and intergovernmental agreements for trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Perform legal research and writing involving questions of law arising from management and administration of the trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Advise Legal Counsel and the State Court Administrator regarding interpretation and implementation of law and administrative policies. Communicate with judges, court staff, attorneys and the public on court related matters. Qualifications: You must have a minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law, significant experience with contract law, extensive knowledge of legal principles and their application, excellent writing and communication skills, and possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. In addition to the experience described above, knowledge of any of the following areas of law is desirable: information technology, intellectual property, licensing, IT confidentiality and electronic security, public contract law and collections. Active Membership in the Oregon State Bar is required. However, applications will be accepted from attorneys licensed to practice law in another state or if on inactive status with the Oregon State Bar. If selected, such an applicant will be hired in the Executive Analyst classification and will be expected to take and pass the next available Oregon State Bar exam or be admitted to active practice at the earliest possible opportunity. The applicant will be reclassified to the Assistant Legal Counsel classification when active membership in the Oregon State Bar is obtained. Preference will be given to current members of the Oregon State Bar. Salary: $5555.00 - $8614.00/month (2008)

GENERAL COUNSEL, AOC: Administrative Office of the Courts, Oklahoma City, OK. Summary: The Administrative Director of the Courts, Michael D. Evans, is seeking an attorney to serve as General Counsel for the A.O.C. under the supervising control of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Duties: Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following categories is preferred: State Court litigation; research and writing; contract law; employment law; intellectual property law; legislative and/or rule drafting and interpretation; knowledge of state purchasing procedures. Applicants should have exceptional communication skills and a willingness to work with court clerks, judicial officers and staff, and other affiliates statewide. Salary: $70,000 - $85,000. (2008)

ATTORNEY 2: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, is seeking an attorney to assist in the coordination of the work of the volunteer District Ethics Committees statewide. Duties: This would include appointments, caseload management, training and providing administrative, procedural and legal advice to the statewide district ethics committee members. Travel to various locations within the state will be required both during and outside regular business hours. The position will also serve as Ethics Counsel and will assist in the investigation, detection, analysis, and prosecution of attorney discipline cases involving violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The position further involves appellate practice before the Disciplinary Review Board and the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $70,755 - $103,055. (2008)

ATTORNEY 2 – CONFIDENTIAL: Central Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton , NJ . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate with proven ability in legal research and writing, and an interest in the intellectual challenges presented by the most complex appeals before the Appellate Division. Duties: This person will work with other research attorneys on one of the country’s largest central research staffs. The selected candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected candidate will read trial and agency records, research legal issues and prepare legal memoranda on cases of the highest level of difficulty; he or she will also work on cases that are specially assigned to the staff by the judges and prepare short memos on summary disposition motions. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey . Salary: $69,130-$100,688. (2007)

ATTORNEY 1 – CONFIDENTIAL: Central Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate with proven ability in legal research and writing, and an interest in the intellectual challenges presented by appeals before the Appellate Division. Duties: This person will work with other research attorneys on one of the country’s largest central research staffs. The selected candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected candidate will read trial and agency records, research legal issues and prepare legal memoranda on cases of the intermediate level of difficulty; he or she will also work on cases that are specially assigned to the staff by the judges and prepare short memos on summary disposition motions. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. One year of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation or one year of experience as a New Jersey Judicial law clerk. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $56,507-$88,065. (2007)

ATTORNEY 2: New Jersey Judiciary, Bar Admissions Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Bar Admissions Unit of the Supreme Court is seeking an experienced attorney with proven administrative and written skills. Duties: This position entails working with the Committee on Character reviewing documentation, investigating information in preparation for hearings, conducting hearings, and preparing reports, minutes, reviews and legal memorandum for the Committee and the Supreme Court. The attorney will also work with the Court Executive to analyze policies and procedures of the Committee on Character and draft requested changes to rules and regulations. The attorney will be responsible for communicating with the attorneys on the Committee on Character, applicants and their attorneys on issues concerning certification for admission to the bar. The position will involve participation in the administration of the bar examination and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $69,130- $100,688. (2007)

SENIOR ATTORNEY I: Publications Unit, Office of the State Courts Administrator, Tallahassee, FL. Summary: This part-time position performs highly responsible work assisting in the development and writing of court education publications such as bench guides, manuals, and monographs for Florida judges and other court personnel. Duties: As part of the development of these publications, the Senior Attorney I will conduct extensive research on a variety of legal issues. This position establishes a broad range of working contacts with the judiciary, Florida Bar, law professors, court personnel, and judicial branch educators. Qualifications: Requires graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Florida Bar and 5 years of experience in the practice of law, including 2 years in the field of legal or judicial education or publications, the Florida State Courts System, or state government. Salary: $29.18-$33.00 per hour. (2007)

ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL: Denver, CO. Summary: Provides legal counsel within the State Court Administrator’s Office in a specified area of law. This class describes technical legal work in a specified area of law for the Colorado Judicial Department. This class is distinguished from other classifications on the basis of providing legal work and representation of the Judicial Department in legal proceedings, but does not provide supervisory responsibilities over other staff. Duties: Provides technical legal advice to managers, supervisors and employees in order to avoid or minimize legal liability for Colorado Judicial Department. Conducts legal research. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients. Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Prepares and provides training on legal issues for Judicial Department employees. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily. Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school; possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado; eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado and three years of experience practicing in the field of law. Salary: $5,597 - $7,499 / Month. (2007)

ATTORNEY 2: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary Appellate Division Clerk’s Office is seeking a highly motivated professional to work under the direction of the Chief Counsel. Duties: The individual will review and process appeals, motions, emergent applications, orders and opinions. The individual will also investigate and respond to correspondence and inquiries from Appellate Division and trial court judges and staff, attorneys and litigants. The individual will act as legal advisor to a case processing team and advise other units within the Clerk’s Office on various issues involving application of the rules to appellate practice. Additional related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations and legislation. NOTE: Appellate practice and experience are desired. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $67,609 - $98,473. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Bar Admissions Unit, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary Bar Admissions Unit of the Supreme Court is seeking a person with solid managerial skills to serve as Counsel to the Committee on Character. The selected individual will report to the Secretary of the Committee and the Assistant Secretary to the Board of Bar Examiners while being responsible for the general operation of the work of the Committee on Character. Duties: Tasks include oversight of the character certification process, preparation of reports for the Committee and legal memoranda for the Supreme Court, recruitment of Committee members, and drafting revisions to the Regulations governing the Committee on Character as needed. Excellent writing and project management skills are required. The position will also involve travel to meetings/hearings as necessary, participation in the administration of the semi-annual bar examination, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Salary: $69,599 - $101,186. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, an entity of the Supreme Court, seeks a Senior Counsel with strong analytical and managerial skills. The individual selected for this position must have high ethical standards. Duties: This individual will handle legal matters for the Fund including commercial litigation, bankruptcy, chancery, and collections. This individual will analyze, investigate and present claims to the Fund’s Board of Trustees, including the conducting of hearings. This individual also provides legal advice to the Director and Deputy Director on Complex and confidential issues. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience as a practicing attorney, including supervision of staff, as well as responsibility for program development and/or implementation. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Civil litigation experience and thorough knowledge of the Rules of Court would be helpful. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $73,483 - $104,451. (2006)

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DIRECTOR, BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS: Supreme Court of Wisconsin. Summary: The Board of Bar Examiners, appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to oversee admissions to the Bar and continuing legal education, has an excellent career opportunity for an individual interested in serving as Director. Duties: In this important role the Director has overall responsibility for the bar admissions and mandatory continuing education (CLE) programs, serves as counsel to the Board, acts as liaison between the Board and government agencies and law schools, and manages the Board’s office, budget and staff within established guidelines. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess a blend of legal and administrative experience, to include: (1) A law degree from an accredited law school and eligibility for admission without examination to practice law in Wisconsin; (2) Five years experience as a lawyer, legal administrator or comparable experience; (3) Demonstrated management skills; (4) Exemplary oral and written communications skills. Preference will be given to candidates with: (1) Administrative experience in a legal setting that involves multiple complex issues and (2) Familiarity with computer database systems and systems development. Salary: Minimum starting salary is $59,549. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with administrative skills to supervise other attorneys on the Appellate Division’s Central Appellate Research Staff and to be responsible for the research and preparation of memos in complex legal cases. Duties: The position entails training new attorneys to research and write complex research memos for the judges of the Appellate Division; reviewing and editing the work of two to three staff attorneys; monitoring the workflow of supervisees; researching and writing his or her own memos in the most complex cases that come to the Appellate Division; accepting other research and administrative assignments as required; and filling in for the Director of the Central Appellate Research Staff on occasion. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience as a practicing attorney, including supervision of staff, as well as responsibility for program development and/or implementation. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Familiarity with appellate practice and procedures is helpful. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $72,042 - $102,403. (2006)

ATTORNEY 1: Central Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is currently seeking an individual to work under the direction of the Court Executive 3a (Director of Central Appellate Research) or other supervisory officer. The individual prepares legal memoranda on less difficult cases pending before the Appellate Division, at special request of appellate Division Judges on cases on previously reviewed, and on scheduled cases. The selected individual also prepares memoranda for Appellate Division Judges on motions for summary disposition. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. One year of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation or one year of experience as a New Jersey Judicial Law Clerk. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $53,118 - $82,783. (2006)

ATTORNEY 2: Central Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is currently seeking an individual to work under the general direction of the Court Executive 3a (Director of Central Appellate Research) or other supervisory officer. Duties: The individual prepares legal memoranda on difficult cases pending before the Appellate Division, at special request of Appellate Division Judges on cases not previously reviewed, and on scheduled cases. Prepares memoranda for Appellate Division Judges on motions for summary disposition. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $64,984 - $94,649. (2006)

ATTORNEY 2: AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated professional to work under the direction of the Chief, Professional Services. Duties: The selected individual will take the lead in the review, planning, investigation and prosecution of disciplinary matters before the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (ACJC); drafting and serving formal complaints on respondent judges; preparing cases for formal and informal hearings before the ACJC; and conducting oral arguments before the Supreme Court. Additional responsibilities will include analyzing grievances in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct and applicable case law; conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda; evaluate factual issues or evidentiary proofs; and make recommendations to the members of the ACJC in respect thereof. This individual will also assign and evaluate the work of legal and investigative staff supporting the review and prosecution of cases before the ACJC, as well as additional related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Prosecutorial or criminal defense experience and excellent writing skills are desired. Salary: $66,283 - $96,542. (2006)

DEPUTY COUNSEL FOR STATEWIDE COURT COMMUNICATIONS: Supreme Court of Missouri. Duties: Successful candidate for this full-time legal position will be responsible for assisting the communications counsel in all external communications activities for the Missouri judicial branch, including but not limited to assistance with: Managing statewide communication with the media, other governmental entities and the public about cases pending in the Court, the role of the state courts, rules and procedures, and issues impacting the courts; Responding to requests for information from the media, governmental entities and the public; Managing annual reports and informational publications about the state courts; Writing speeches and columns for judges; Managing the Web presence of the state's courts and judges; Coordinating public tours of the Supreme Court Building; Developing state court outreach programs, as directed by the Court; Assisting state courts and judges with communication projects, as approved by the Court; and coordinating with local, state and national organizations such as the various bar associations, American Judicature Society, Justice at Stake, the National Center for State Courts, and the Conference of Court Public Information Officers, including attending state, regional and national conferences, as directed by the Court. Qualifications: Successful candidate should be licensed as a Missouri attorney or should become licensed as a Missouri attorney within one year of accepting the job; have a background in communications, journalism, education or related field; should have excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in legal research and writing; and should be familiar with Missouri legal procedure and Supreme Court rules, including those governing cameras in the courtroom.

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A (ASSISTANT CHIEF FOR THE OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE): Civil Practice Division, Office of Foreclosure, AOC, New Jersey Judiciary. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with strong leadership and administrative skills to serve as an Assistant Chief for the Office of Foreclosure. Duties: The selected individual will direct a staff of attorneys and support staff personnel responsible for a caseload of approximately twenty-four thousand annual foreclosure filings; oversee the accuracy of legal documents and records associated with foreclosure cases, data entry and computer-related activities of the office; and the development and preparation of reports for the Administrative Director and the Supreme Court. Reporting to the Chief, Civil Practice Liaison in the Civil Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Assistant Chief will assist in directing operations; insure that the staff operate effectively and efficiently in processing mortgage and tax foreclosure cases applying foreclosure rules, statutes and case law; issue writs of execution and possession; calculate taxed costs; and provide courteous service to judges, attorneys, court staff and the general public. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience as a practicing attorney, including supervision of staff, as well as responsibility for program development and/or implementation. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Foreclosure litigation experience would be helpful. Writing samples will be requested for those individuals selected to interview. Salary: $66,300 - $96,390. (2005)

ATTORNEY 2: Supreme Court of New Jersey, Bar Examiners. Trenton, New Jersey. Duties: The Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with administrative skills for a long-term temporary assignment with the Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board of Bar Examiners. This position entails assisting in the administration of the in-house counsel limited licensure program by reviewing applications, credit reports, employment forms and other documentation submitted by applicants. This position also entails working with the Committee on Character to review materials submitted by candidates; conducting hearings and preparing reviews, minutes and reports; and preparing legal memoranda for the Supreme Court and the Clerk of the Court, as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. 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. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey is required for a license. Salary: $63,141.79-$91,965.78. (2004)

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Judicial Conduct Disciplinary Board

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3&4: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a motivated individual who works well under time guidelines to conduct field and office investigations into the conduct of attorneys who are members of the New Jersey bar; including examining attorney trust and business accounts. Duties: The selected individual will also gather evidence; interview witnesses; prepare accurate, detailed reports; assist in preparing and planning for proposed witnesses in formal ethics proceedings; and mentor co-workers in areas of specific expertise. Qualifications: Administrative Specialist 3: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal and financial records/statements, interrogatories, and similar documents. Administrative Specialist 4: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal and financial records/statements, interrogatories, and similar documents. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional 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. Prior financial experience would be helpful. Salary: Administrative Specialist 3: $43,623-$70,755. Administrative Specialist 4: $57,835-$90,135. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, West Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics is seeking an individual with strong organizational skills to provide administrative assistance to the Administrative Supervisor 3 (Law Office Administrator). Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating facility related issues, publications and other administrative services, in addition to providing human resource support, maintaining record keeping systems; providing information to employees; working independently on special projects; and recording attendance in the TALRS system as well as maintaining related documentation. This position will also be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and processing all Supreme Court disciplinary orders and Disciplinary Review decisions into the ethics system. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of technical 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 paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,746 - $60,202. (2007)

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, West Trenton, NJ. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a motivated individual who works well under time guidelines to conduct field and office investigations, primarily of a financial nature, into the conduct of attorneys who are members of the New Jersey Bar; including auditing of attorney trust and business accounts involving reconstruction of accounts when necessary. The selected individual will also gather evidence; interview witnesses; prepare accurate, detailed reports; and assist in preparing and planning for proposed witnesses in formal ethics proceedings. Qualifications: Financial Specialist 2: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Five years of professional auditing or budgeting experience. Financial Specialist 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting. Three years of professional auditing or budgeting experience. Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting or finance may be substituted for one year of experience. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. A copy of your transcript is required prior to interview. Prior investigative experience would be helpful. A detailed report (e.g., summary, analysis or investigative) writing sample will be required at the time of interview. Salary: Financial Specialist 2: $55,264 - $86,127. Financial Specialist 1: $47,856 - $76,023. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a motivated individual who works well under time guidelines to conduct field and office investigations into the conduct of attorneys are members of the New Jersey bar; including examining attorney trust and business accounts. The selected individual will also gather evidence; interview witnesses; prepare accurate detailed reports; and assist in preparing and planning for proposed witnesses in formal ethics proceedings; and mentor co-workers in areas of specific expertise. Qualifications: Administrative Specialist 4: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal and financial records/statements, interrogatories, and similar documents. Administrative Specialist 3: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal and financial records/statements, interrogatories, and similar documents. Salary: Administrative Specialist 4: $55,264 - $86,127. Administrative Specialist 3: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

ETHICS ANALYST: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, West Trenton, NJ. Duties: The Office of Attorney Ethics is seeking two individuals to perform legal research, and draft briefs and memoranda for complex, financially-oriented attorney disciplinary cases. The selected individuals will also prepare investigative reports and pleadings for pending ethics cases and will assist ethics counsel in preparing for oral argument before the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Review Board. June through August: 35 hours per week. September through May: 15-20 hours per week. Qualifications: Satisfactory completion of one year of law school or current enrollment as a first year law student with substantial legal writing experience. Excellent writing skills are essential. This position is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a given fiscal year. Salary: $15.14 per hour. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 3 (CONFIDENTIAL): Office of Attorney Ethics, AOC, West Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a supervisory professional possessing strong administrative, financial management and communication skills. This individual will be expected to coordinate and oversee human resource functions, support staff operations, facility issues and purchasing; as well as recommend and implement improvements in administrative procedures and effectively manage multiple and diverse projects. This individual will also formulate the annual budget submitted to the Supreme Court, perform and/or oversee accounting functions, maintain the general ledger, implement cost controls, prepare quarterly revenue and expenditure analysis reports, as well as other financial analyses as required. This position directly supervises four employees and functions under the general direction of the Director, Office of Attorney Ethics. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years 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 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. Strong accounting skills would be helpful. Salary: $55,491 - $86,788. (2006)

ATTORNEY 2: AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated professional to provide legal advice to the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (CJC) at formal hearings and meetings; conduct legal research; draft presentments and committee reports to the Supreme Court; prosecute matters before the Committee on Attorney Advertising (CAA) at disciplinary hearings; appear for oral argument before the Supreme Court and prepare ethics reviews for CAA respondents. Additional duties will include the preparation of the Annual Report; and assisting with staff support to the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics (ACPE) Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPLC), and the Ethics Hotline. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analysis and evaluation of legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Excellent writing skills are desired. Salary: $66,283 - $96,542. (2006)

JUDICIARY CLERK 3: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, West Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking an individual with strong clerical and computer skills who is able to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines. Duties: The selected individual would be responsible for the assembling and computerizing of all docketed ethics files, accurate and timely updating of the case management information system, maintaining accurate and detailed records and organizing and retrieving case files. The selected individual would also be responsible for handling inquiries for public records, verifying specific case information for accuracy and completeness, performing data entry of attorney registration information and performing other clerical support duties as required. Qualifications: One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Salary: $29,712 - $45,000. (2005)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT: (General Description) Summary: The Commission on Judicial Conduct hears cases and makes recommendations related to the conduct of judges throughout the state, and issues opinions and clarification regarding the Judicial Code of Conduct. The Executive Director provides professional support to and manages the staff supporting the Commission. Duties: Supervises staff, investigates complaints, prepares recommendations, and manage cases and records. Sets policies and procedures and advises the Commission on trends and issues. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and five years management experience in a regulatory environment or in court administration. Advanced degree or graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar, and experience working with elected officials preferred.

ATTORNEY 2: Supreme Court of New Jersey. Office of Attorney Ethics. AOC. Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, is seeking an attorney to act as Deputy Ethics Counsel and assist in the investigation, detection, analysis and litigation of attorney discipline cases involving violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The selected individual will litigate matters before special masters and hearing panels, present appellate cases before the Disciplinary Review Board and the Supreme Court of New Jersey as well as render advice to the District Ethics Committees. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional legal research and analyzing and evaluation legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey is required for a license. 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. Trial experience is helpful. Salary: $63,141.78 - $91,965.78. (2004)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Disciplinary Review Board, Supreme Court, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with strong leadership and administrative skills to serve as Chief Counsel to the Supreme Court's Disciplinary Review Board. This position directs the operations and staff of the Office of Board Counsel, which provides all administrative support for the Board. Chief Counsel manages the preparation of attorney discipline cases by the Office of Board Counsel for presentation to the Disciplinary Review Board. Responsible for the development of an annual budget for the Board, Chief Counsel must work closely with the Board and the Disciplinary Oversight Committee to assist in the establishment of a disciplinary system budget for the review and approval by the Supreme Court. The position of Chief Counsel oversees all computer-related activities of the Office and the Board is responsible for the development and preparation of reports to the Supreme Court, the Board, and the Disciplinary Oversight Committee. Chief Counsel must also see that the Office's staff operates effectively and efficiently in the drafting of legal memoranda, the scheduling of hearings and meetings, the filing of Board decisions with the Supreme Court, and the performance of ancillary activities such as the collection of fees and costs imposed by the attorney disciplinary system. The position of Chief Counsel entails significant contact with Board members, the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, the Office of Attorney Ethics, disciplinary respondents and their counsel, and members of the public. Reporting to the Clerk of the Supreme Court, the position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Supreme Court. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA approved law school. Five years of managerial experience, which shall have included responsibility for development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Salary: $85,000 - $116,500. (2003)

Judiciary Council/Conference

CIRCUIT EXECUTIVE: Sixth Circuit Judicial Council, Cincinnati , OH . Duties: The Sixth Circuit Judicial Council is accepting applications for the position of Circuit Executive. The Judicial Council is charged by 28 U.S.C. § 332 with the responsibility for making all necessary orders for the effective and expeditious administration of justice within its circuit. The Circuit Executive, working under the direction of the Chief Judge of the Circuit, administers non-judicial activities for the circuit court, including budget, procurement, space and facilities, emergency preparedness and security planning, personnel, and special events and projects. In addition, the Circuit Executive serves as the secretary to the Judicial Council and provides policy analysis and development as well as program management to the Judicial Council. The Circuit Executive also serves as liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center , state courts within the circuit, the U.S. Marshal’s office, bar associations and other organizations concerned with the administration of justice. The position involves extensive analytical and writing responsibilities. Qualifications: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible management experience is required, with at least five years of substantial management experience in court administration. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential. A law degree is preferred, but a post-graduate degree in business, public, or judicial administration, along with substantial court administration experience, may be substituted. Salary: Up to $165,000. (2007)

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