Legal Job Descriptions

Legal Counsel

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 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, NJ. 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)

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)

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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)

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.

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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