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ATTORNEY I: Central Appellate Research, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: 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: The selected candidate will work with other research attorneys on one of the country’s largest central research staffs. This individual 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; 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 American Bar Association-approved law school. One year of legal experience that has included 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. Salary: $59,570 - $92,839 (2009).
COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Counsel’s Office, Office of the Administrative Director, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent leadership, analytical, litigation and administrative skills to serve as Counsel to the Administrative Director of the Courts. Duties: This position directs the operations of the Litigation and Hearing Officer units within the Counsel’s Office, as well as renders advice to the Administrative Director on complex legal matters. Additionally, Counsel to the Administrative Director serves as liaison with the Attorney General’s Office, assisting Deputy Attorneys General in the discovery, settlement and/or trial of all Judiciary cases pending in the Superior Court, Appellate and Law Divisions, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Division of Civil Rights, Public Employment Relations Commission and other forums. The selected candidate will oversee the conducting of higher-level grievance and disciplinary hearings; oversee and handle pending cases at the Office of Administrative Law; present management’s case at arbitration hearings; provide advice on the legal impact of proposed or recently adopted legislation affecting the Judiciary; and advise the Administrative Director on pending litigation issues. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Five years of managerial experience as a practicing attorney, which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Broad legal knowledge and extensive legal research and writing experience are helpful. Salary: $93,062 - $127,550. (2008)
STAFF ATTORNEY: Supreme Court of Nevada, Criminal Division, AOC. Carson City, NV. Summary: The Criminal Division of the Nevada Supreme Court’s Central Legal Staff is accepting applications for a staff attorney position. Duties: Under the direction of the court and the Legal Counsel for the Criminal Division, staff attorneys in the Criminal Division assist the court in resolving motions and screening for jurisdiction in criminal appeals, advise the court regarding all types of criminal appeals and writ petitions through written memoranda or oral presentations, and prepare written dispositions for the court in criminal appeals and writ petitions. Staff attorneys must possess superior legal research, writing, and oral presentation skills, must be flexible, and must be capable of working independently. Qualifications: Applicants must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and need not be licensed to practice law in Nevada, but should be willing and able to take the Nevada bar examination at the next available opportunity. No prior legal experience is necessary; however, 1 to 3 years of trial or appellate experience in criminal law or experience of a similar length with a court is desirable. Salary: $62,180 – $95,650. (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: $70,755 - $103,055. (2008)
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: $57,835 - $90,135 (2008)
ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL: Staff Counsel, Criminal Law. State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Court Programs and Services Division, Salem, Oregon. Summary: Duties: This position is under the direct supervision of Deputy State Court Administrator for Program Operations. Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. 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 the State Court Administrator regarding interpretation and implementation of law and administrative policies. Analyze existing, proposed, and new legislation for impact on Judicial Department operations. Attend legislative committee hearings, and testify and/or lobby for Judicial Department interests before the legislature as assigned or directed. Provide staff support to various committees for the purpose of reviewing committee recommendations for compliance with existing legal requirements or to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Respond to inquiries from judges, trial court staff, attorneys, and the public on criminal court-related legal matters as required. Represent the interests of the OJD on numerous internal and external workgroups. Assist the trial courts in the implementation of best practices in the criminal law arena. Participate in Oregon eCourt projects as needed to ensure that criminal court and stakeholder needs are successfully integrated into new judicial department case management and data transfer programs. Provide assistance as needed for the Application/Contribution program. Supervise law clerks as needed. Qualifications: You must have graduated from an accredited law school, be an active member of the Oregon State Bar and have at least four years post-law degree experience in the practice of law. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Oregon State Bar, or who are inactive, must become an active member of the Oregon State Bar within one year from the date of hire. This position requires experience and knowledge of criminal law and criminal justice procedures. Knowledge of and experience in the legislative process is highly desirable. Salary: $5555.00 - $8614.00/mth. (2008)
ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE 1: Judicial Branch Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Duties: Under the direction of the counsel to the chief justice, assists with a wide range of duties related to supporting the court’s governance responsibilities, in particular responsibilities related to the promulgation of court rules, assists with a wide range of activities connected with the development of statewide judicial branch policies, and assists with other duties as assigned by the counsel to the chief justice. Assists with the preparation and distribution of the agendas and minutes of the judicial council. Monitors progress of action items for the council and assists with the implementation of council decisions and recommendations. Assists with the formulation and analysis of proposals for policies, legislation and rules relating to the administration of justice. Assists with a wide range of activities related to the judicial branch legislative program; reviews, analyzes and monitors proposed legislation that affects the court system or is of interest to the courts; prepares amendments and talking points; meets with legislators as needed to provide information about legislation affecting the courts; and prepares bill status summaries and a final report. Assists the court with the formulation, development and promulgation of court rules and administrative orders; writes summaries and articles to describe the meaning and impact of new and amended rules, forms and orders. Staffs and supports the court’s advisory committees as needed. Assists the judicial branch communications staff with responses to public inquiries and media requests and assists with the preparation of public information and public outreach materials. Handles other matters as may be assigned by the counsel to the chief justice. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Iowa; a minimum of five years of practice while licensed to practice law in Iowa, another state or the District of Columbia. At least three years experience working for courts or government or in a government affairs capacity for an association, corporation or other organization, preferred. Salary: $71,864 - $102,294.40 (2008)
LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR 1: Judicial Branch Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Summary: Duties: Under general supervision provides legal counsel and advice to the State Court Administrator. Provides legal advice, research and analysis on legal questions involving court administration. Provides legal advice, research and analysis on legal questions and policy for the Iowa Court Information System (ICIS). Supervises and coordinates the review of procedures manuals, operational manuals, benchbooks, and other legal materials, including review and comment, research or redrafting and periodic updating. Assists State Court Administrator in implementation of new legislation, court rules and administrative directives. Provides guidance and support to clerks of court, juvenile court services, and district court administration to insure consistency statewide. Advises on policies and procedures that impact management and administration of state court administration and courts statewide. Responds to inquiries from judges, court administrators and other staff regarding matters affecting the district court. Advises judicial branch personnel on public records requests and answers questions regarding public records issues. Provide legal and policy analysis and advice to the State Court Administrator. Staffs SCA committees and prepares legal analysis as needed. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Iowa; a minimum of five years of practice while licensed to practice law in Iowa, another state or the District of Columbia. At least three years experience working for courts or government, preferred. Salary: $71,864 - $102,294.40 (2008)
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)
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Judicial Conduct Disciplinary Board
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: Bachelors
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
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)
Judiciary
Council/Conference
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Judicial Education Division, AOC, Illinois Courts. Chicago, IL. Summary: This highly responsible administrative position oversees the Judicial Education Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Duties: Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Assistant Director develops, coordinates, and manages the administration of continuing judicial education conferences, advanced academies, seminars, and other judicial and non-judicial personnel training related activities as prescribed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The duties include working with select committees of the Supreme Court and its Judicial Conference to develop annual and long term strategic plans for judicial education, assess training needs, develop new programs, and work with faculty to design and implement curricula. The Assistant Director supervises staff of the Judicial Education Division located in both the Chicago and Springfield offices. Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of seven years of experience in the design and delivery of professional education programs or a related judicial branch function, three of which must be in administrative duties. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of state courts; knowledge of all levels of the Illinois judicial branch desirable. Candidates must possess superb written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated knowledge in project management, preferably including the development of professional training curricula. Preferred candidates will demonstrate competencies in strategic thinking, strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively and in a leadership and management function with judicial committees. Ability to identify emerging issues and the application of technologies to the adult learning environment will be essential. An advanced degree in a related field, and/or a J.D., is strongly preferred. Salary is $92,582. (2009)
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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