Court Services

COURT SERVICES CLERK: Clerk of the Superior Court. Bullhead City, AZ. Duties: Position is responsible for performing work of moderate difficulty in case processing and legal clerical duties for the Clerk of Superior Court. Under close supervision incumbents perform assigned routine/standardized or recurring job duties including, but not limited to, opening cases, closing cases, docketing, filing, scanning, appeals, and research. As experience is gained, incumbents work more independently on an expanded variety of assigned duties. Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of general office or legal clerical experience excellent organizational, teamwork/customer service skills, and keyboarding at 40 words per minute OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $11.40/hr.

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Professional Supervisory Band, Criminal Division, Middlesex Vicinage. New Brunswick, NJ. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager) or other high level supervisor, the selected individual supervises, monitors, coordinates, and oversees a team of specialized staff who perform data entry related activities; provides customer service, tracks cases for case management purposes, oversees special projects, reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to higher levels of management. Duties: Conducts formal work performance evaluations with team members and recommends and/or implements personnel actions. Leads a case management team; develops and formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations. Each team member is responsible for all aspects of case processing from intake through disposition, including docketing, case preparation, calendaring, records management, adjournments, and dismissals. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management; and supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders; enforcement of court orders; calendar management; and program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Salary: $54,247.71 - $94,185.97 (2009).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Trial Court Services, Municipal Court Services Division, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an Executive with strong, organizational, communication and customer service skills to manage the Municipal Court Services Division Automated Traffic System/Automated Complaint System (ATS/ACS) Support Unit. Duties: The position entails extensive contact with municipal court officials, representatives of the executive branch at the state, county and local levels and other public and private organizations. This position is also responsible for the coordination of ATS staff support assigned to Presiding Judge, Municipal Division Manager and various other municipal court committees and conferences. The selected candidate reports directly to the Assistant Director – Municipal Court Services in the Office of Trial Court Services. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five 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: $80,793 - $115,991 (2009).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Trial Court Services, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic manager to lead the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, (JISP) in the Probation Services Division. Duties: The selected individual will oversee and manage the daily operations of the JISP while increasing public trust and confidence in the Judiciary by promoting community collaboration and appropriate services for juveniles adjudicated delinquent by the Family Court; develop strategies for improved communications with key external institutions and participants; build a concise customer-services oriented approach and encourage culture of interactions with participants and the public; select program personnel, listen to and resolve complaints regarding JISP and/or program participants; monitor the expenditures of program funds. In addition the selected candidate will lead and coordinate the implementation of approved strategic standards within required time periods; evaluate special programs from a unification budgetary and quality service perspective and participate in statewide initiatives to promote innovation and identify emerging best practices. The incumbent will also lead and promote approved statewide outcomes based goals emphasizing accountability for performance at the state and regional levels; promote the effective utilization of quality automated systems and implement technical standards; manage the necessary planning, development and implementation as situations are presented and manage programs and priorities, including participation in statewide, intergovernmental and vicinage activities and be responsible for administrative and finance management in addition to other duties associated with this position. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $80,793 - $115,991. (2009)

COURT SERVICES ANALYST: Nevada, AOC. Summary: Under general supervision, Court Services Analyst 1 performs all or part of the duties below at the entry level. Assists management in conducting fiscal, analytical, or statistical studies by compiling and reporting data. Duties: Conduct and/or assist in conducting a variety of financial, statistical, or investigative studies; research, compile and analyze data; prepare and present reports summarizing study results/ conclusions; may make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, the department's position on issues or future course of action, and the development of new programs or services based upon study findings. Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies, systems, forms, and workflow for the work unit and/or programs; issue oral and written directives in the form of policy statements and manuals. Plan, organize, and coordinate the development and implementation of revised operating procedures/methods for the work to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Coordinate the development of new forms, work methods, and automated systems used to process information related to assigned programs. Review and recommend approval or modification to legal contracts regarding technical or business concepts. Develop various budgetary, financial, or research reports, prepare correspondence, and track program needs and expenditures. Collaborate with Justices, Supreme Court staff, and outside entity’s management staff on assigned projects’ scope, budgets, strategies, logistics, and planning. Assist in the preparation of legislative matters for the AOC and judiciary, as well as review, monitor, track, and research bills submitted to the legislature impacting the Court and Judicial Branch; inform management of possible implications; and recommend an appropriate course of action. Administer the ongoing operations of the statewide certified court interpreters program; develop, adopt, and monitor appropriate rules and regulations; administer testing for certifying foreign language court interpreters; assist in preparing budget and maintain personnel and financial records; and coordinate training on the use of foreign language interpreters, court proceedings, and ethics. Build legislative binders, bill and amendment delivery, checking boards for updated agendas, monitored sessions via the internet, data entry of bill information into our database and uploading this information each day to the Supreme Court website and transcribe legislative testimony as necessary. Provide staff support to the Legislative & Rules Committee, including scheduling weekly teleconferences, provide meeting binders to all committee members, post agendas, transcribe meeting minutes, and work as the liaison between the JCSN field team and the Legislative & Rules Committee. Oversee staff that collects and distributes legislation. Attend division meetings to report on assigned legislation. Prepare final reports when legislative session is completed. Investigate and assess special issues, performance and supervision of program tasks, ensuring optimal results and functionality for critical Supreme Court functions, e.g., Minimum Accounting Standards, Specialty Courts, Rural Courts, and Regional Judicial Councils. Qualifications: Research and analysis techniques and methodologies; governmental accounting and budgeting; management and public administration concepts, principles and practices sufficient to assist in evaluating, developing and recommending effective administrative and/or operational policies and procedures for the work unit. (2009)

COURT MANAGER I: County of Humboldt, Superior Court of California. Summary: A Courtroom Manager manages one or more aspects of Court operations including but not limited to civil, criminal, traffic, family, juvenile, probate, appeals, and jury services. This position also regularly directs the work of two or more subordinate Court employees, and exercises discretion and independent judgment. This position is unrepresented and at-will. Duties: Supervise the court and legal clerk support staff in matters pertaining to civil, criminal, small claims, probate, family, juvenile and traffic actions as required by State code provisions, statute, rule or regulation. Explain policies and procedures relating to criminal, civil, small claims, juvenile, probate, appeals, traffic and jury service matters to the general public and attorneys. Supervise and oversee recordkeeping including data entry into computerized case management systems, collections and deposits of monies, preparation of indexes, direct retention, destruction and storage of court records. Conduct research to determine appropriate legal procedure when operational or other legal clerical issues or conflicts arise in the course of daily operations by utilizing legal books, computer programs including the internet, staff resources, management and policy directives or any other viable resources as required. Monitor and critique on-going office operations, including, but not limited to: form design, records management, personnel utilization, equipment and supplies ordering and procurement, invoice processing and payment, and employee selection, training, and evaluation processes in order to recommend operational changes or continuation of current operations. Assist with the preparation of financial and statistical reports, including Judicial Council reports. Qualifications: Court procedures and functions in criminal, traffic, civil, probate, appeals, family law, juvenile, small claims and jury services divisions of the court. Procedures, legal documents, and protocol of courtroom clerking in all divisions of the court. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance management including performance evaluations. Completion of a BA/BS in public or business administration, criminal justice or a closely related field; and two (2) years in a responsible clerical position involving legal process work, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Salary: $4,166.66 - $6,416.66/month. (2009)

COURT SERVICES ANALYST I: AOC. Summary: Under general supervision, Court Services Analyst 1 performs all or part of the duties below at the entry level. Assists management in conducting fiscal, analytical, or statistical studies by compiling and reporting data. Duties: Conduct and/or assist in conducting a variety of financial, statistical, or investigative studies; research, compile and analyze data; prepare and present reports summarizing study results/ conclusions; may make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, the department's position on issues or future course of action, and the development of new programs or services based upon study findings. Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies, systems, forms, and workflow for the work unit and/or programs; issue oral and written directives in the form of policy statements and manuals. Plan, organize, and coordinate the development and implementation of revised operating procedures/methods for the work to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Coordinate the development of new forms, work methods, and automated systems used to process information related to assigned programs. Review and recommend approval or modification to legal contracts regarding technical or business concepts. Develop various budgetary, financial, or research reports, prepare correspondence, and track program needs and expenditures. Collaborate with Justices, Supreme Court staff, and outside entity’s management staff on assigned projects’ scope, budgets, strategies, logistics, and planning. Assist in the preparation of legislative matters for the AOC and judiciary, as well as review, monitor, track, and research bills submitted to the legislature impacting the Court and Judicial Branch; inform management of possible implications; and recommend an appropriate course of action. Administer the ongoing operations of the statewide certified court interpreters program; develop, adopt, and monitor appropriate rules and regulations; administer testing for certifying foreign language court interpreters; assist in preparing budget and maintain personnel and financial records; and coordinate training on the use of foreign language interpreters, court proceedings, and ethics. Build legislative binders, bill and amendment delivery, checking boards for updated agendas, monitored sessions via the internet, data entry of bill information into our database and uploading this information each day to the Supreme Court website and transcribe legislative testimony as necessary. Provide staff support to the Legislative & Rules Committee, including scheduling weekly teleconferences, provide meeting binders to all committee members, post agendas, transcribe meeting minutes, and work as the liaison between the JCSN field team and the Legislative & Rules Committee. Oversee staff that collects and distributes legislation. Attend division meetings to report on assigned legislation. Prepare final reports when legislative session is completed. Investigate and assess special issues, performance and supervision of program tasks, ensuring optimal results and functionality for critical Supreme Court functions, e.g., Minimum Accounting Standards, Specialty Courts, Rural Courts, and Regional Judicial Councils. Serve as staff to the Judicial Council, including regional council meetings, commissions, and committees, development of reports for publication, and other related tasks. Provide support to the Director – Court Administrator for the Judicial Council and related activities. Make meeting arrangements, including securing the appropriate equipment, drafting and posting agenda and associated materials, and producing minutes of the assigned meetings. Serve as staff to the Judicial Selection Commission and involved in most aspects of the selection process. Responsibilities include drafting vacancy announcements, coordination of printing and mailing of postcards, including securing complete mailing list. Make meeting arrangements, including securing the appropriate equipment, drafting and posting agenda and associated materials, and producing minutes of the assigned meetings. Coordinate travel, lodging, and meals for Commission members as well as meeting rooms for interviews, transportation of necessary materials, and subsequent transmittal of candidate information to the Governor. Serve on special Supreme Court and judiciary committees and task forces as the project lead. Researching issues, developing policies, advising on special topics, drafting legislation and special reports, etc. Participate in the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Court’s biennial budget and/or program budget(s). Example of duties: estimate future expenditures; make projections for future costs; prepare and present the budget and/or justifications to the legislature; monitor fiscal transactions; and develop comprehensive narrative and financial reports for presentation to management, commissions, and other entities. Prepare, monitor, and report on grants for the division, department, and Supreme Court. Assists others within the court to obtain and prepare grants. Coordinate domestic violence grants and programs with the Attorney General’s office and other agencies. Collaborate with staff from federal, state, local, and non-profit agencies on various projects that impact the judicial branch. Knows mandates for federally funded programs. Performs other related duties (or functions) as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, social sciences, mathematics or related field and one year of professional or paraprofessional experience in the research, development, evaluation, or revision of programs, organizations, methods or procedures, or administration of policies and procedures for a program or functional area; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Entry Level Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required at time of application): Basic knowledge of: research and analysis techniques and methodologies; governmental accounting and budgeting; management and public administration concepts, principles and practices sufficient to assist in evaluating, developing and recommending effective administrative and/or operational policies and procedures for the work unit; word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. (2009)

COURT COMMISSIONER: Marin County Superior Court, California. Summary: The Court Commissioner works under the general supervision of the Presiding Judge, may not engage in the practice of law and must comply with the Canons of Judicial Ethics. The incumbent performs various judicial/quasi-judicial functions, as prescribed by law or assigned by the Court. A Court Commissioner may also exercise the jurisdictional powers and duties of a Judge with respect to infractions and small claims actions, and in other matters, pursuant to stipulation of the parties. Qualifications: A Court Commissioner must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar for a period of at least five years prior to appointment; and demonstrate relevant legal knowledge and experience, as deemed sufficient by the Judges. The incumbent should have general knowledge of the California judicial system (including, but not limited to, criminal, traffic, civil, family, juvenile and probate law); relevant California statutes and codes, California Rules of Court and Uniform Local Rules of the Marin County Superior Court; and calendar management principles and court procedures governing the formal processing and timely adjudication of cases. Salary: $152,000. (2009)

COURT SERVICES ASSISTANT: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Summary: Performs work of considerable difficulty in case processing and legal clerical duties for the Clerk of Superior Court. This is a working/journey level position that works under general supervision. Work assignments may be in one or more case type areas including but not limited to front counter, distribution, child support, fines, restitution and jury. The incumbent applies judgment to diversified subject matter, selecting appropriate guidelines and in applying general policies and procedures. Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of general office, legal clerical, or accounting related work experience, excellent organizational, teamwork/customer service skills, and keyboarding at 40 words per minute OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $13.86 per hour. (2009)

COURT PROCESSING SPECIALIST: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Incumbents may be assigned to any of the court divisions including, but not limited to, criminal, civil, juvenile, traffic, family court services, jury, small claims, records management, administration and special projects. These positions require significant contact with the public, attorneys, court administration and the judiciary. The Court Processing Specialist II is distinguished from the higher level Court Processing Specialist III, in that the latter performs the more difficult work with more independence of action, and may train and provide lead direction to the Court Processing Specialist I/II. The Court Processing Specialist II is further distinguished from the Courtroom Clerk in that the latter works in the courtroom and performs activities directly related to court hearings and proceedings. This class reports to the Court Services Supervisor. Duties: Receives, examines and processes various legal documents such as court orders, traffic citations, judgments, calendars, petitions, motions, arrest and bench warrants and other legal documents. Reviews legal forms or court documents, identifies inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes or information, dates and court assignments; processes court actions involving arrest warrants, subpoenas, bail certifications, future proceedings etc.; certifies and photocopies documents as necessary. Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; files legal documents and related case materials, retrieves and delivers files and documents to appropriate court personnel and attorneys requesting documents; assists in expediting files to the courtroom and processes special requests received from the courtroom. Verifies, codes, edits, enters and retrieves legal data and prepares reports using computer systems; may access confidential statewide data files. Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma, or its equivalent and two years clerical office experience, including one-year experience in a court or judicial system environment. Salary: $34,885 - $41,086. (2009)

COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, Superior Court. Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide a broad range of management and administrative services to the Superior, Juvenile, State, Magistrate, Probate, and Municipal Courts. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to supervising assigned staff, designing, developing, and monitoring case management systems for the Courts. Performs additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Court Administration, and five years administrative or supervisory experience in public sector management, court administration required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. A Masters degree in Public Administration is preferred or can be substituted with a successfully completed course of study provided by the Institute of Court Management, National Association for Court Management, National Center for State Courts or other accredited programs. Supervisory experience required. Salary: $52,336 - $78,504. (2009)

CASEWORK COORDINATOR: 12th Judicial District, State of Michigan. Summary: Under the supervision of a Court Services Manager, performs a variety of tasks to assist the Court Services Manager in managing the casework activity of traffic, civil, criminal probation and collection cases. Coordinates the training of new employees. Provides counter service which includes receiving and receipting money and providing assistance on court matters to attorneys, law enforcement officers and the public. Types a variety of court documents, enters case information to the computer system and performs a variety of related tasks, including the reviewing, processing and filing of all documents related to a case. Serves as a backup court recorder. Duties: Coordinates the casework activity of deputy clerks and is responsible for reviewing work performed by deputy clerks. Coordinates the training of deputy clerks, including the submission of a training plan, conducting the training and monitoring the training plan. Provides counter and telephone assistance to attorneys and the public regarding fines and costs due, court procedures, forms needed, schedules and specific case information; often requires pulling case files. Reviews and processes payments for tickets, court costs, civil filing fees, enters information on computerized cash register and ensures that the proper case file is credited. Opens and processes a variety of civil matters including general civil, small claims and landlord/tenant cases and garnishments. Includes processing a variety of civil papers, typing forms, correspondence and legal documents, filing papers, collecting fees, entering case information to computer, and ensuring case scheduling and the service of process. Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent with classes in office and business. Prefer advanced coursework in data processing, accounting or related area. Two to three years of experience in a court or law office providing knowledge of the processing of district court cases, including at least one year of equivalent experience to that of a Deputy District Court Clerk. Ability to type 50 wpm.

COURT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: The Court Services Coordinator is a mid-management class responsible for providing supervision and management oversight to a specialized support class series in the Judicial Support Division of the Court. Incumbents generally oversee generally the work of the supervising courtroom clerks and coordinate the activities of the courtroom clerks to ensure appropriate coverage of all court sessions and necessary support to the judicial officers. This class is distinguished from that of the Court Operations Manager, in that the latter is responsible for a major division within the Court required for support of judicial functions and supervises this classification. Duties: Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the staff and activities required to provide courtroom clerk support to the Judicial Support Division of the Marin County Superior Court directly and through subordinate levels of supervision. Performs supervisory duties including interviewing and recommending selection of courtroom clerk staff; training staff and/or providing for the training of staff in work procedures; recommending and administering discipline as required. Monitors changes in laws, policies and procedures relative to division operations; advises subordinate staff of such changes; recommends procedural improvements and implements them after approval. Develops procedures and work standards for court support staff; ensures that work is performed in a consistent manner. Conducts organizational or special operational projects; prepares reports and makes recommendations for improvements. Qualifications: Equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of experience as a courtroom clerk or in work which will have provided a knowledge of courtroom and judicial support policies and procedures, including one year of supervisory experience equivalent to that of a Supervising Courtroom Clerk or Court Services Supervisor. Salary: $56,604 - $67,812. (2009)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: This is the full supervisory level of the Court Processing Specialist series. This class is distinguished from that of the Court Processing Specialist III by having full supervisory authority and/or spending most of the time on administrative/supervisory work as opposed to being responsible for a specialized assignment. The Court Services Supervisor is further distinguished from the Court Operations Manager, in that the latter has responsibility for the administration of a division through subordinate levels of supervision, and supervises this classification. Duties: Plans, organizes and directs work of court employees; trains subordinates in the performance of their duties and reviews completed work as necessary; coordinates work flow and cross training for assigned unit; conducts performance evaluations and handles disciplinary actions for subordinate staff. Researches relevant legislation, policies and procedures and implements changes that affect the operation of their unit and monitors compliance with these changes. Reviews legal or court documents, arrest or incident records, probation reports, files and cases to identify inaccurate, inconsistent and unclear codes, dates and court assignment and for completeness and compliance with a variety of laws and procedures; makes corrections and resolves problem situations. Acts as liaison for unit or special assignment with other court units, public and criminal justice agencies, special districts, and state and federal agencies; resolves issues and problems as they occur; represents the court at meetings and conferences. Reviews procedures and forms for efficiency, develops and prepares new procedures or makes recommendations for change. Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma, or its equivalent and five years clerical office experience, including four years progressively responsible experience in a court or judicial system environment preferably at a level equivalent to that of a Court Processing Specialist III or Courtroom Clerk. Salary: $55,399 - $66,222. (2009)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 2: The New Jersey Judiciary, Appellate Division, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a candidate to join a case processing team in the Appellate Division. Duties: The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of a caseload of appeals from docketing until ready for calendaring and post judgment activity; analyzing, monitoring, and processing appeals in accordance with court rules and established practices; setting priorities and organizing work to ensure efficiency; processing motions and issuing appropriate orders; maintaining the automated docket for all appeals; responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding appellate procedures and/or the status of appeals; completing the final review of appeals to ensure appeals are ready for the court’s review; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Salary: $43,623 - $70,755. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program (ISP). Duties: The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the ISP Research and Information Technologies Unit. Under the supervision of the Court Executive 3A (Director of ISP) or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will perform the following major functions: manage all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research, develop program expansion models for the Department of Corrections, Office of Legislative Services and Office of Management and Budget, create and implement innovative methods for program growth and development, formulate program policy and procedures to better utilize resources, monitor and evaluate statewide program performance, serve as an AOC representative to the Department of Corrections GEAR Evaluation Committee, manage the operations of the department NCIC terminal, manage judiciary automation resources for over 200 people including the ISP administrative office and 6 statewide regional offices, develop, implement and oversee statewide mission critical application systems, plan and manage wireless solutions and projects, oversee the application development and operation of smartphones for field use, analyze workflow systems to determine and efficiency, develop and implement statewide technological solutions to enhance the efficiency of work processes, manage crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems, formulate and recommend operating IT budget, develop ISP and Probation IT policy, chair and coordinate the ISP IT System Evaluation Committee, perform as a member and advise the ISP Management Team and Labor Management Committee, provide human resources support through hiring and evaluating staff. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five (5) years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three (3) of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $71,165 - $103,463. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3A: Office of Trial Court Services, Automatic Trial Court Services Unit, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic manager to manage and administer the operations of the Automated Trial Court Systems Unit (ATCSU). Duties: This unit partners with the Information Technology Office (ITO) and the case processing divisions in the implementation of the Judiciary's IT Strategic Plan. It takes the lead role in the introduction of software enhancements for systems to the vicinages, including the requisite training for staff, state courts and federal agencies. The ATCSU also maintains a help desk for ongoing questions from the field. Furthermore, it assists ITO development staff in the specification and design of new development and conducts corollary system testing. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 4 (Director, Office of Trial Court Services), the selected candidate will conduct field visits and evaluate Superior Court and Criminal Justice practices; meet with Executive and Judicial branch representatives; manage the implementation and enhancement of existing software packages; coordinate activities with the Information Technology Office; supervise and cross-train professional staff; and work as a member of a team in the Office of Trial Court Services to implement priorities in the computerization area. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of managerial experience, five of 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in converting large business applications from one software platform to another would be helpful. Salary: $82,113 – $116,601. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience supervising high-risk offenders is helpful. Salary: $62,232 - $95,500. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected candidates must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in a fast-paced office environment in addition to preparing ISP assessments and assisting ISP field supervision officers in developing community sponsors, network teams, group and individual community service sites, and employment opportunities for applicants and participants in the ISP program. Other duties may include assisting field officers in verifying curfews, treatment and community service attendance; coordinating volunteer services of ISP graduates; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $43,570 - $71,383. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER TRAINEE: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Civil Division. Jersey City, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Hudson Vicinage, is searching for a self-starter to join the case management team in the Civil Division. Duties: The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition; analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices; working with the Judges and team leaders to set priorities and ensure effective case flow management; creating and maintaining credible trial calendars; organizing workload to ensure efficiency; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs including screening for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program; reviewing deadlines and case management orders; responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases; troubleshooting team member problems; conducting mediation sessions; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Current New Jersey Judiciary employees who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,948.06 - $58,239.96. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Civil Division. Jersey City, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Hudson Vicinage, is searching for a self-starter to join the case management team in the Civil Division. Duties: The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition; analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices; working with the Judges and team leaders to set priorities and ensure effective case flow management; creating and maintaining credible trial calendars; organizing workload to ensure efficiency; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs including screening for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program; reviewing deadlines and case management orders; responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases; troubleshooting team member problems; conducting mediation sessions; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $39,609.55 - $64,893.64. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: $60,419 - $92,719 (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected candidates must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in a fast-paced office environment in addition to preparing ISP assessments and assisting ISP field supervision officers in developing community sponsors, network teams, group and individual community service sites, and employment opportunities for applicants and participants in the ISP program. Other duties may include assisting field officers in verifying curfews, treatment and community service attendance; coordinating volunteer services of ISP graduates; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $42,301 - $69,303 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager with excellent analytic, managerial, communications, and writing skills to lead its program for ensuring equal access to courts for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Manager, Special Programs Unit), the individual will be responsible for the management of the Language Services (interpreting) section of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The major program areas include: credentialing of court interpreters, legal translators, and others; development and ongoing monitoring of policies and procedures that will achieve the Supreme Court’s policy of equal access for LEPs; ongoing development of programs such as court interpreter internships, training for Judges and court staff who rely on interpreting services, statistical reporting, production of official translations, and maintenance of the Registry of Interpreting Resources. The selected candidate will coordinate with the Chief, Court Access Services to ensure ADA compliance in providing services e.g., ASL interpreters, Computer Assisted Real-Time Transcription (CART), for deaf and hard of hearing litigants. The selected individual will provide ongoing technical assistance to Judiciary staff and others as needed. The individual will serve as New Jersey’s representative to the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification. Qualifications: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three (3) of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. SUBSTITUTION: 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. Salary: $71,165 - $103,463 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Trial Court Services, Municipal Court Services Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an executive with strong leadership, organization, communication and customer service skills to manage the Municipal Court Services Division, Policy and Procedures Unit. Duties: The selected individual will report directly to the Court Executive 3b (Assistant Director – Municipal Court Services Division) and will be responsible for coordinating the development, statewide implementation, and quality control of uniform and efficient operating procedures of the State’s Municipal Court System. The selected individual will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Divisions Infonet Web site, which serves as the primary communication center between the municipal courts, municipal division management and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The selected candidate will also assume responsibility for the analysis of pending legislation and preparation of fiscal notes impacting municipal courts throughout the state. Additional duties include extensive contact with municipal court officials, representatives of the executive branch at the state, county, and local levels and other public and private organizations. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for staff support assigned to the Conference of Municipal Court Presiding Judges, Conference of Municipal Division Managers, and other various municipal court committees and conferences. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $76,639.57 - $108,937.67 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Criminal Division, Somerset County, Somerville, New Jersey. Summary: The Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Vicinage seeks a highly motivated, self-directed individual with strong leadership skills that are characterized by an ability to lead with vision and a desire to achieve and maintain a high level of organizational excellence; develop and execute strategic plans; foster a teamwork environment; think analytically; apply sound judgment; problem solve; make effective decisions; and act with integrity to serve as Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager). The successful candidate will also possess effective oral and written communication skills; a strong ability to foster effective working relationships; and excellent customer services skills. Duties: Under the general direction of the court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), and in conjunction with the Criminal Division Presiding Judge, this individual will ensure the effective and efficient management of all aspects of case management for the multi-county vicinage. The Division Manager with the assistance of 2 assistant managers, will be responsible for directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Criminal Division including case flow management; statistical collection and analysis; budget development and implementation; and recommend personnel actions, such as hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining staff. The manager will serve as the liaison to a number of committees and conferences; serve as Clerk to the Court for the Criminal Division; coach and mentor staff; monitor and assess staff performance evaluations, as well as prepare and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports; assess staff training needs and requirements for process, performance and behavioral improvements; formulate and develop divisional goals and objectives; and perform other related work as required. Qualifications: : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of managerial experience 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $76,639.57 - $108,937.67 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Probation Services Division, is seeking an individual with strong management skills to serve in the chief level position in the Intensive Supervision Program Unit. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2a (Manager, Intensive Supervision Program) or other Court Executive, the selected individual will supervise the day to day operations of the regional office; plan, schedule and coordinate the work of the professional and support staff, supervise and work with Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Officers in the counseling, guidance and control of program participants, their families, communities and sponsors; monitor expenditures of funds at the local office; devise work methods, procedures and workflow to assure the objectives of the ISP Program are achieved; and perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of managerial experience 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary:$76,639 - $108,937 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court, AOC, West Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE), Supreme Court of New Jersey is seeking a senior level executive with excellent analytic, communication and leadership skills to serve under the direction of the Director of the Office of Attorney Ethics. Duties: The selected individual will function as First Assistant Ethics Counsel and will exercise general supervisory authority over the ethics counsel and investigative staff in its statewide investigation and prosecution of violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct by attorneys. The selected individual will also assist in planning, developing, organizing and supervising office programs, including those which insure prompt docketing and disposition of grievances and will also handle a caseload of investigations, trials and appellate arguments before hearing panels, Disciplinary Review Board and the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In addition, will act as a liaison to district ethics’ committees and perform other duties as required by the Director. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school. Five years of managerial experience 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. Salary: $82,113 - $116,601. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Human Resources Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior-level manager with excellent analytic, communications, and leadership skills along with extensive experience directing human resources activities as part of a large organization. Duties: This position calls for providing excellent service to customers both within and external to the Judiciary. The Assistant Director, Human Resources is responsible for the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures Judiciary-wide and oversees the recruitment, job title classification, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, HRIS, performance management, and labor and employee relations functions for the New Jersey Judiciary’s 9,000+ staff, as well as payroll and benefits support for 450+ judges. These duties entail extensive contact with Judiciary senior management, as well as coordination with new Jersey’s Civil Service Commission and Treasury Department’s Division of Pensions and Benefits and Centralized Payroll Office. Under the direction of the Court Executive 4/Director, Office of Management and Administrative Services, the Assistant Director, Human Resources leads the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Human Resources Division, which consists of 35 staff including three managers. The Division provides direct human resources support, consistent with Judiciary policy procedures, for the Judiciary’s central office managers and staff, as well as for judges, and provides guidance on such matters to the 15 trial court Human Resources offices. The Assistant Director, Human Resources serves on several Judiciary management committees and works cooperatively with the Judiciary Chief EEO/AA Officer in implementing and ensuring compliance with the Judiciary’s EEO/AA Master Plan. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, five of which shall have been in Human Resources, including payroll processing, benefits administration, classification, salary administration, labor/employee relations, selection/recruitment and/or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative action and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $93,062 - $127,550. (2008)

TRIAL COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR: Michigan Supreme Court, State Court Administrative Office, Trial Court Services Division, Lansing, MI. Summary: This position directs circuit, district, probate, and family court activities of the Trial Court Services Division, and oversees a variety of projects and programs to assist the trial courts in their operations. Duties: Directs and administers division personnel activities, including supervising the employment selection process, reviewing and evaluating staff performance, and responding to and resolving employee relations issues. Coordinates development of model and court-specific policies, procedures, and practices to assist trial courts in complying with statutes, court rules, and Supreme Court Administrative Orders. Facilitates efficient trial court case processing and operational functions. Develops policies and procedures for the division and ensures that activities and programs are in compliance with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) policies. Advises the State Court Administrator on program and policy matters related to the management of the division. Responds to inquiries from Supreme Court and SCAO personnel, judges, trial court personnel, and others regarding technical aspects of trial court operations, practices, and requests for services. Manages projects involving testing and utilization of various case management, docket management, general case processing techniques and programs, and application of technology to court proceedings. Serves as principal liaison to trial courts, federal and state agencies, legislators, professional court associations, and others regarding legislation, court rules, and other matters impacting trial court operations. Prepares program and project proposals and progress reports relating to management assistance projects, impact of legislation and court rules, and other matters affecting trial court and division activities and programs. Ensures required records are maintained in accordance with federal, state, and SCAO regulations. Serves as faculty and program advisor to the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI). Prepares training materials in conjunction with MJI for presentation to judges, administrators, and support staff. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Public/Court Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related area. JD preferred. Seven or more years of related and progressively more responsible management or administrative experience in court operations. Salary: $87,383-$117,137. (2008)

JUDICIARY CLERK 1: Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a candidate with office skills to provide a variety of clerical support and administrative clerical functions. Duties: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of the Billing Unit, assists with the Fund’s billing operation, with an emphasis on the billing of Pro Hac Vice (“PHV”) attorneys. The selected individual will process initial PHV admissions, checking for required documentation, copying checks for deposit, and running calculator tapes of account and check totals; assist in preparation of billing notices for attorneys admitted PHV in prior years; process responses to such billings, sorting them accurately into appropriate categories and posting correct responses; do initial sort of Fund mail and begin processing of PHV mail; assist in processing of lockbox billing receipts; and perform required photocopying, alphabetical filing, stuffing and sealing of envelopes for mailings, boxing and labeling of records for storage, and all other duties as assigned. Salary: $22,952-$34,579. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Municipal Court Services Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking two Administrative Specialists that are motivated self starters with solid communication and writing skills to join the Municipal Court Services Division, Judicial Services Unit. Duties: Working under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b, responsibilities for the FIRST position will include, but are not limited to: responding to complaints from the public regarding Municipal Courts; organizing and developing a digital library on compact disc of past and future judicial education courses; maintaining a database of Municipal Court Judges; preparing reports on an as needed basis; drafting correspondence; assisting in the coordination of seminars and conferences; and performing related duties. Responsibilities for the SECOND position will include, but are not limited to: organizing the Seminar for Newly Appointed Municipal Court Judges and the Annual Conference of Municipal Court Judges in coordination with the Conference of Presiding Judges; assisting in developing forms of process; preparing reports on an as needed basis; drafting correspondence and performing related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: program development, program analysis, program administration, or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted fro one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $43,623-$70,755. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Municipal Court Services Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The Judicial Services Unit of the Municipal Court Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts in Trenton, NJ is seeking a highly qualified, highly motivated individual to serve as Assistant Chief of the Judicial Services Unit. The applicant should possess excellent verbal, writing and legal reasoning skills and would work under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Chief, Judicial Services Unit). Duties: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: drafting court rules and administrative procedures; assisting in writing the biennial report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts; providing legal support to he Technical Assistance Unit; legal research and writing; analyzing statutes and rules; teaching legal material to municipal court judges, administrator or other court personnel; responding to inquiries from the public; staffing committees; working on special projects from the Director’s Office; supervising staff in the absence of the Chief; and performing related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and supervision of staff. Previous experience as an attorney in municipal, public or private practice of law would be helpful. Salary: $71,165-$103,463. (2008)

JUDICARY CLERK 4: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, customer service oriented individual with office skills to provide a variety of clerical support tasks as well as administrative clerical functions fro the Purchase and Property Unit, Management Services Division. Duties: Under the direction of the Assistant Chief, or other supervisory official responsibilities include but are not limited to system administration and maintenance of the Judiciary Fixed Asset Management System (FAMS); update and reconcile Judiciary asset data on the Treasury LBAM system; utilize and perform data entry on automated systems; physical inventory and tagging of Judiciary owned assets throughout the state; modifications to inventory; verify receipt of assets; liaison between central office, vicinage fixed asset coordinators and other state agencies; train fixed asset coordinators; surplus of assets; moves; provide and analyze reports for distribution or action; compose non-routine correspondence; maintaining accurate records and files; central document processing; file and perform other clerical support functions in the unit. Qualifications: three years 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. Must possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 words per minute. Experience with computers, MS office, MS Word, Excel, Access and e-mail is helpful. Salary: $35,871-$56,543. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional for the Probation Child Support Enforcement Services Unit in the Administrative Office of the Courts. Duties: Reporting to the Chief of Client and Central Operations, the Administrative Supervisor 3 is responsible for oversight of staff who provide support and guidance to Vicinage Child Support staff and other states’ Child Support staff as well as Child Support customers on a full range of issues including UIFSA inquiries, credit reporting, lottery appeals, passport denials, etc.. This position requires extensive contact with the vicinage and out of state managers and employees and the general public. The Administrative Supervisor 3 defines team work objectives and is responsible for regulating and scheduling workflow to conform with office needs, establishes performance expectations and conducts formal work performance evaluations; develops procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient operation of the unit. The position requires strong interpersonal, communication skills and technical knowledge of the Child Support Program as well as Court Rules and state and federal laws involving Child Support. Performs other duties as assigned and acts as back-up in the absence of the Chief, Client and Central Operations. 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 for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Knowledge of systems including ACSES, FACTS and IAcquire are helpful but not required. Salary: $60,419-$94,496. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience supervising high-risk offenders is helpful. Salary: $60,419 - $92,719. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC, Newark, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP). Duties: The selected candidate must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in addition to developing community mentors and teams, group and individual community service sites, educational, treatment and employment opportunities for clients. Other duties may include assisting JISP case supervision officers (Court Services Officer 3) in verifying curfews, treatment, school and community service attendance, conducting interviews, writing assessment reports and performing other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $42, 301-$69,303. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III: Office of the State Courts Administrator, Court Services, Tallahassee, FL. Summary: This is responsible work performing a variety of administrative, accounting, and fiscal duties to assist a non judicial officer in managing the daily business and support operations of a court administrative or program office. Duties: The Administrative Assistant III assists in budget preparation, personnel administration, monitors monthly SAMAS reports, audits invoices and travel reimbursement requests, obtains bids and prepares purchase requisitions, maintains inventory of property and supplies, keeps records of encumbered funds, and monitors court or office expenditures, including grants. The Administrative Assistant III may supervise a secretarial or clerical support position. The Administrative Assistant III collects data for statistical reports, and is responsible for creating and maintaining automated office systems, and providing information to court personnel and the public. Working relationships are established with judges, State Courts System personnel, staff of state and local government, vendors, and the public. Work is performed under limited supervision. The Administrative Assistant III deals with confidential and sensitive issues and uses independent judgment and discretion. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university and three years of experience in administrative support, fiscal, or administrative work. A master's degree may substitute for two years of the recommended experience. Progressively responsible administrative, administrative support or fiscal experience may substitute for the recommended college training on a year for year basis. Salary: $3,009.61-$5,718.26. (2007)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 2: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is searching for a candidate to join a case processing team in the Appellate Division. The selected individual will be responsible for the management of a caseload of appeals from docketing until ready for calendaring and post judgment activity; analyzing, monitoring and processing appeals in accordance with court rules and established practices; setting priorities and organizing work to ensure efficiency; processing motions and issuing appropriate orders; maintaining the automated docket for all appeals; responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding appellate procedures and/or the status of appeals; completing the final review of appeals to ensure appeals are ready for the court’s review; and other relate duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and/or attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute professional or paraprofessional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Salary: $42,622 - $69,130. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Municipal Court Services Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a candidate with strong communication research and writing skills to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: providing management with clarification, interpretation and advice concerning administrative policies, procedures and practices; serving as staff to conferences and various committees; planning, preparing and managing the Division’s budget and other resources; implementing personnel policies/procedures and preparing specialized and routine memoranda, reports and correspondence. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Municipal Court Services Division. This Division provides administrative support and direct services to the State’s 532 municipal courts. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in 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 for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127 (2007)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 2: Administrative Office of the Courts, Probation Child Support Call Center, Mercerville, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a motivated and caring customer service representative to help staff a regional child support call center under a pilot program that may be extended and expanded. Duties: The center is to be administered cooperatively by the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Probation Division and the executive branch Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development. Under the pilot, this call center will be the initial point of contact for child support-related inquiries. Specific duties of these positions will include: establishing and maintaining cooperative an courteous relationships with all callers; interviewing callers to assess their needs; providing needed information or assistance; utilizing child support (ACSES) systems to ascertain the current status of a request; maintaining confidential protocols; performing research and analysis to identify problem areas; partnering with local Probation Division Child Support Units on call referrals; providing quality customer service to clients; and performing related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college of university with a bachelor’s degree. Two years experience involving gathering and analyzing client/customer information, which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing issues to identify customer needs, coordinating with other stakeholders to resolve issues and preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326.07 - $87,377.14 (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Tax court of New Jersey, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to supervise a team in the Tax Court. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Tax Court Administrator or other Court Executive, individual will lead a team of professional and support staff and oversee the intake, scheduling, disposition and management of Tax Court cases. This individual will be responsible for the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures effecting the ongoing operations of the Tax Court. Specific duties will include: assigning and monitoring work assignments; instructing team members and chambers staff on work-related matters; training and mentoring team members; documenting standard operating procedures; conducting performance evaluations and mediating conflicts within team; overseeing other personnel actions (hiring, disciplining, promoting and terminating, etc.) and providing input to management. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience with case management; specifically development, implementation, analysis, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326 - $87,377 (2007)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Automated Trial Court Systems Unit AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking three professionals to work under the general direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief of Automated Trial Court Systems Unit or other supervisory personnel, who will function as members of a project team. Duties: These positions will provide supplemental support to the existing teams in conducting database conversion testing, web-enabling the converted applications with heavy focus on specification, design, testing and roll-out as well as help desk support. The selected individuals will also develop specification and functional design for web-based Public Access applications, conduct quality assurance testing for new web-enabled court related applications, in addition to other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs for users in data processing and environment, two years of which shall have included business and workflow analysis, user problem resolution and systems testing responsibilities. . A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for the required education and one year of experience. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year to year basis. Salary: $63,906.03 - $89,831.38 (2007)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 2: Office of Trial Court Services, Automated Trial Court Systems Unit AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking three professionals to work under the general direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief of Automated Trial Court Systems Unit or other supervisory personnel, who will function as members of a project team. Duties: These positions will provide supplemental support to the existing teams in conducting database conversion testing, web-enabling the converted applications with heavy focus on specification, design, testing and roll-out as well as help desk support. The selected individuals will also develop specification and functional design for web-based Public Access applications, conduct quality assurance testing for new web-enabled court related applications, in addition to other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs for users in data processing environment. A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for the required education and one year of experience. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year to year basis. Salary: $47,856.98 - $82,424.13 (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Automated Trial Court Systems Unit, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a supervisor to oversee a professional staff or business analysts in the Automated Trial Court Systems Unit. Duties: Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief of that unit, this position requires expertise in multi-platform technology, as well as developing requirements, analysis, system testing, documentation and implementation of the New Jersey Court application systems, in addition to other duties as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in analysis of requirements, troubleshooting and resolving programmatic problems, and training data processing users associated with implementing large-scale business applications. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $57,733 - $93,578. (2007)

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COURT EXECUTIVE 1A: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to represent the family division in the design and implementation of the new automated child support system (NJKIDS), The Child Support Training Institute and The Learning Management System. Duties: This Court Executive will also provide technical support to vicinage family division staff and central office staff on IV-D program policy and procedural issues. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2a, or other manager, the individual must be able to make sound, well-informed and objective decision and recommendations on child support issues and anticipate the impact of those decisions and recommendation on judiciary operations. The individual must communicate effectively with the judiciary managers and judges, concerning the progress of current and future IV-D projects and any issues identified during planning and design discussions. This individual will be responsible for coordinated the collection and analysis of statistical, case management data and develop repots based upon this information. The executive will review judiciary compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, and administrative directives and approved best practices; develop user documents and manuals for court approval to further the implementation of statewide uniform practices and will monitor case flow statewide. This individual will review child support training curriculum and guide through the judiciary approval process as necessary. This executive will assist in implementation and training for vicinage staff on the new child support system. This individual will be required to review, analyze and assess the impact of all directives; regulations, statutes and policies pertaining to the operations of the child support program within the Family Division and may perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,184 - $90,514 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Trial Court Services Automated Trial Court Systems Unit, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an executive with strong organizational, communication and customer service skills to assist in the management of the operations of the Automatic Trail Court Systems Unit (ATCSU). This Unit assists the Information Technology Office (ITO) in the introduction of software enhancements for systems to the vicinages, including the requisite training for staff, courts, state and federal agencies. The Unit is also responsible for program specification development, including web-enabling the converted applications, system testing, documentation, customer notification and training programs for all system modifications, new releases and interfaces. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 3a (Chief, Automated Trial Court Systems Unit) the individual will assist in the management and coordination of all Superior Court judicial applications, training and implementation of all application areas. The position entails extensive contact with superior court officials, representatives of the executive branch at the state, county and local levels. This individual will coordinate activities with the Information Technology Office (ITO), supervise and cross-train professional staff and work as a member of a team to implement priorities in the computerization area. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three years of which shall have included responsibility for the program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $69,599 - $101,186 (2007)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 2 (BILINGUAL): AOC, Probation Child Support Services, Mercerville, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a motivated and caring customer service representative to help staff a regional child support call center under a pilot program that may be extended and expanded. The center is to be administered cooperatively by the AOC’s Probation Division and the executive branch Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development. Under the pilot, this call center will be the initial point of contact for child support-related inquiries. Duties: Specific duties of these positions will include: establishing and maintaining cooperative and courteous relationships with all callers; interviewing callers to assess their needs; providing needed information or assistance; utilizing child support (ACSES) systems to ascertain the current status of a request; maintaining confidential protocols; performing research and analysis to identify problem areas; partnering with local Probation Division Child Support Units on call referrals; providing quality customer service to clients; and performing related duties as required. The above duties will be performed utilizing both Spanish and English communication skills. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience involving gathering and analyzing client/customer information, which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing issues to identify customer needs, coordinating with other stakeholders to resolve issues and preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. The above examples of work are to be performed by utilizing Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individual persons communicated with during the course of official duties. Such examples do not require an individual to interpret or translate any court proceeding in any other context. Selected candidates must demonstrate bilingual communicative ability, or provide proof of having taken a proficiency skills test, for example, the NJ Department of Personnel Bilingual Communicative Ability Testing (BICAT) certificate. NOTE: Because this is a pilot program, and employee selected for this position who has permanent status in the classified service may be eligible for a leave of absence to participate in the pilot, at the discretion of his/her current appointing authority. Experience with the laws, rules and regulations relating to child support is helpful. Experience in utilizing automated management information systems and e-mail is also helpful. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: New Jersey AOC, Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, Office of Trial Court Services. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic manager to lead the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, (JISP) in the Probation Services Division. Duties: The selected individual will oversee and manage the daily operations of the JISP Program while increasing public trust and confidence in the Judiciary by promoting community collaboration and appropriate services for self-represented litigants; develop strategies for improved communications with key external institutions and participants; build a concise customer-services oriented approach and encourage culture of interactions with clients and the public; select program personnel, listen to and resolve complaints regarding the JISP Program and/or program participants; monitor the expenditures of program funds. In addition, the selected candidate will lead and coordinate the implementation of approved strategic standards within required time periods; evaluate special programs from a unification budgetary and quality service perspective and participate in statewide initiatives to promote innovation and identify emerging best practices. The incumbent will also lead and promote the development of programs that reduce backlog and improve performance in calendar status or approved statewide outcome based on goals emphasizing accountability for performance at the vicinage, division or unit level; promote the effective utilization of quality computerized systems and implement technical standards; manage the necessary planning, development and implementation as situations are presented and manage ongoing vicinage or division programs and priorities, including participation in statewide, intergovernmental and vicinage activities and be responsible for administrative and finance management in addition to other duties associated with this position. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for the program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of information systems is helpful. Salary: $74,953 - $106,540. (2007)

SENIOR COURT SERVICES ANALYST: Court Interpreters Program, California Judiciary San Francisco, CA. Summary: Become a part of a dynamic program supporting language access to justice in the most linguistically diverse state in the nation. The Senior Court Services Analyst in the Court Interpreters Program of the Executive Office Programs Division, Administrative Office of the Courts, will perform advanced analytical and consultative work on a variety of court interpreter related projects or services. Duties: Act as a lead on assigned projects, ensuring that individual and team projects are completed on schedule and within budget, and provide status updates to the CIP supervisor/manager; Provide lead direction, training, and work review to other CIP staff. Conduct and oversee studies and initiatives, including gathering data, analyzing findings, and preparing analytical reports and programmatic or policy recommendations; Gather, analyze and apply data to help formulate policy and programs that advance branch-wide strategic and operational plans. Lead in the development, initiation and monitoring of projects, including budgets, requests for proposal, selection of outside professional consultants, and preparation and management of professional services contracts; Explore and recommend strategies to improve current language access policies and programs, and related public outreach efforts focusing on minority language communities; Review completed projects, designs, and studies to evaluate desired effectiveness; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in identifying and developing court access projects related to interpreters and language issues; Communicate with interpreter representatives, judicial officers, trial court administrators and staff on judicial branch policies, certification standards, and complaint resolution; Assist in staffing the Court Interpreter Advisory Panel and its subcommittees, including preparing written reports, agendas, meeting materials, proposals, and recommendations; and Respond to inquiries from the public, state and federal agencies, state and national professional organizations, and out-of-state courts regarding California’s court interpreters program. Must be available to work occasional overtime and available for occasional travel statewide as necessary. Qualifications: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in court, public, or business administration, and three years of professional analytical or managerial experience in court, governmental, or other organizational operations that has involved program analysis, development, and implementation, including one year of lead experience. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a directly related postgraduate degree or certification from the Institute for Court Management (ICM) may be substituted for one of the three years of required experience. OR: One year as a Court Services Analyst with the judicial branch. Salary: $6,055 - $7,358 per month. (2007)

BUSINESS ANALYST SPECIALIST V: Court Services Department, AOC, Phoenix, AZ. Summary: This position provides support to courts through project management, organizing, planning, testing, rolling out and training new releases and modules of automated court case management systems. Duties: Essential functions include reviewing completed Remedy documentation and solutions provided about and for the court case management system which involve court operational procedures and ensuring that the answers and solutions provided are correct, taking corrective action when necessary. Assisting in standardizing the solutions portion of the systems. In-depth research of problems courts encounter using court automation software. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining operational procedures that will guide and assist courts in using court automation software, testing these procedures, and publishing them on the web for easy access. Other duties include assisting in table data definition, testing new versions of AZTEC, and recommending procedures to be documented for the courts. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field, and five years of relevant experience or the equivalent. The ideal candidate will have professional level oral and written communication skills, be able to multi-task, and possess the ability to provide highly responsible administrative and technical work independently with minimal supervision. The position requires travel to courts and training sites within Arizona, overnight stays of several days’ duration may be necessary periodically. A good working knowledge of AZTEC or case management systems, court procedures, rules, and Arizona statutes, and experience with Informix databases, experience in using report writing software, ability to interpret legislation and policies, court automation experience, and the ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making are preferred. Some travel up to 25% is required. Salary: $45,951 - $55,141. (2007)

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OPERATIONAL REVIEW SPECIALIST V: Supreme Court of Arizona, AOC, Adult Probation Services. Duties: Under the general direction of the Program Services Manager, the Operational Review Specialist is responsible for planning, managing and conducting the operational review process for the fifteen adult probation departments statewide, which includes examining the adult programs and activities for efficiency, effectiveness, adherence to and compliance with the Arizona Constitution, statutes, court rules Arizona Code of Judicial Administrations (ACJA) administrative orders, funding agreements, contracts, policies and procedures, protocols and analysis and validation of data collection and performance measures. The Operational Review Specialist is instrumental in evaluating departments’ use of Evidence Based Practices principles and providing recommendations to further departments’ efforts towards full implementation. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and have at least one year experience in either accounting or auditing and five years experience in community corrections or a related field; a Master’s Degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Arizona ’s criminal justice system and adult probation programs and be highly organized and detail oriented. This position travels in-state approximately 50% of the time. Salary: $45,951 - $55,141. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SPECIALIST V: Court Services Department, Phoenix, AZ. Summary: Are you passionate about our State’s Judicial System? Does analyzing and evaluating court operations and working with limited and general jurisdiction courts interest you? If you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field, if you can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Arizona court operations, and if you have five years’ experience in a court setting, this may be the job for you! The Court Services Division provides assistance to Arizona courts by conducting court operational reviews of limited and general jurisdiction courts. Duties: This challenging position offers an individual the opportunity to work with Arizona courts by conducting court operational reviews of limited and general jurisdiction courts. The position requires independent involvement with court staff and judges, including analyzing court operations and developing findings and recommendations to improve court operations. Additional functions include interpreting statute and rules, report writing, training all levels of court personnel, and providing technical assistance in the areas of case management, financial management, records management, business processes, and best practices. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field (or is currently enrolled in a related degree program with an acceptable graduation date), and have at least five years of active experience in Arizona courts. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, experience conducting reviews of court operations, and an in-depth knowledge of court policies, procedures and operations. Other important attributes include the ability to use initiative and independent judgment to make sound decisions and the ability to correctly interpret legislation, court rules, administrative orders and policies and procedures. This position may travel up to 50% of the time. Salary: $45,951 - $55,141. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Probation Services Division in the Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected candidate will assist in designing, planning and implementing quantitative research and evaluation projects to determine program effectiveness; assist in compiling and analyzing relevant data utilizing various statistical techniques and software; prepare technical and analytical reports; and perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: program development, program analysis, program administration, or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. NOTE: Knowledge of research methodology, SAS (or other statistical software), FoxPro (or other database software) is helpful. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Interstate Compact Unit, AOC, New Jersey. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary, Probation Services Division, is seeking an enthusiastic, professional individual whose primary responsibilities will include involvement in the day-to-day operation of the Interstate Compact Unit; assisting in training vicinages/divisions and other agencies on both Adult and Juvenile Interstate Compact Rules, regulations and state-wide implementation of the National Adult Compact Information System (NACIS); assisting courts, Conference of Chief Probation Officers, Judiciary Divisions, other signatories and stakeholders; representing the Judiciary on related state and federal interagency issues; and drafting correspondence and reports. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years. Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are helpful in addition to working knowledge of business software which may include Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and email applications. General knowledge of CAPS, FACTS and Promis Gavel are also helpful. This position requires travel throughout the State of New Jersey. Salary: $40,065 - $64,984. (2006)

COURT INTERPRETER – AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Office of Trial Court Services, Programs and Procedures Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking individuals who, under the general direction of a supervisor in the Language Services Section, will serve as official interpreter/transliterator in the sight, consecutive and simultaneous modes during court proceedings and other court-related events for deaf and hard of hearing parties and others; assist in promoting compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Against Discrimination requirements; collect information (e.g., specialized vocabulary) on cases to prepare for the communicative event. Qualifications: Positions will be filled at one of the following levels based on candidate qualifications and available position. Court interpreter 2 – Master (Level 3 – Master): Applicants must possess one of the following certificates from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC); or Certificate of Interpretation AND Certificate of Transliteration (CT); or National Interpreter Certifications – Master AND 40 hours of legal training as evidenced by providing a transcript of Continuing Education Unites (CEUs) obtained from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID); OR Specialist Certificate: Legal (SC:L). Court Interpreter 1 – Journey (Level 2 – Journey): Applicants must possess one of the following certificates from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC); or Certificate of Interpretation (CI) AND Certificate of Transliteration (CT); or National Interpreter Certification – Advanced. Salary: Court Interpreter 2 – Master: $53,000 - $80,000. Court Interpreter 1 – Journey: $50,000 - $71,000. (2006)

SENIOR COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST: Office of the State Courts Administrator, Court Services, Tallahassee, FL. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in public or judicial administration, social work, education, business, or administration or program planning and evaluation. A Master’s degree in an area cited above may substitute for two years of the recommended experience. Salary: $3,438.98 - $6,534.06 per month. (2006)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: AOC, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected individuals must e able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in a fast-paced office environment in addition to preparing ISP assessments and assisting ISP field supervision officers in developing community sponsors, network teams, group and individual community service sites, and employment opportunities for applicants and participants in the ISP program. Other duties may include assisting field officers in verifying curfews, treatment and community service attendance; coordinating volunteer services of ISP graduates; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $39,628 - $64,924. (2006)

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COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: AOC, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the General supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience supervising high-risk offenders is helpful. Salary: $56,601 - $86,859. (2006)

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II: Administrative Office of the Courts, Court Administrative Services, Judiciary of Guam. Summary: This is moderately complex technical work involved in planning, developing, implementing or coordinating federally funded or local programs and projects. Duties: Employees in this class perform moderately complex technical duties independently and on an ongoing basis and participate in the full range of complex technical duties under close supervision. Qualifications: One year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing programs or projects or closely related work and graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills. Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public administration. Ability to interpret and apply pertinent program policies, rules and regulations. Ability to apply bookkeeping principles and compilation or statistics. Ability to plan, develop, implement and coordinate federally funded or local projects and programs. Ability to make work decisions in accordance with appropriate program guidelines. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Salary: $26,520. (2006)

COURT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Summary: The incumbent is a member of the District Court’s operations team and provides services to the bench, bar and public. This position is located in the Cleveland office reporting to the Operations Supervisor, ultimately reporting to the Clerk of Court. Travel between offices in Akron, Toledo, and Youngstown is required based on the operational needs of the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s Office offers an opportunity for a team player who is self-motivated, detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communications skills and strong work ethic to launch, or continue, a career in court administration. Our fast paced, prestigious environment consists of challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and the potential for advancement for bright people with strong initiative. Duties: Duties include extensive customer service; cashier/intake, electronic docketing; data quality control, reviewing and processing of documents which are the official record of the Court; scanning of documents; and mail processing. Additional duties may include jury support and electronic recording of court proceedings. These vital functions of the Clerk’s Office provide a good overview of the variety of functions performed and an opportunity to become familiar with court documents, the sequence of their use, and how cases move through federal court. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred and paralegal/legal education or experience a plus. Preference will be given to applicants who have: experience with the Court’s electronic filing system; previous federal or state court experience; extensive customer service experience; excellent keyboard skills and experience in use of computer applications, e.g. WordPerfect, Excel, etc.; ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or laws; ability to communicate information accurately and timely; attention to detail; strong organization skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work under strict deadlines. Salary: $28,817 - $57,311. (2006)

COURT SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER: Travis County, Austin, TX. Duties: Manages and assigns the work of the Juvenile Probation Department Legal Services Unit. Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs. Prepares reports and monitors department workload to ensure policies, procedures, laws and regulations are followed and goals are met. Conducts work flow analysis and establishes department systems to ensure the efficiency and quality of departmental functions and operations. Oversees and performs managerial, consultative, technical and administrative work. Assists in developing and recommending strategic plans and new program initiatives and assists in preparation of the annual budget. Liaison with Judges and other high-level management and ensures that procedures are consistent with legal, statutory and legislative mandates. Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Policy/Administration, Government, Social or Behavioral Science or a directly related field AND six years increasingly responsible experience in criminal justice related work, including two years of mid- to senior level supervisory experience or management experience. If selected to be interviewed, an original, certified college transcript must be provided. A background check will be conducted. Salary: $3,945.59/month. (2006)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Court Services Division, Administrative Office of the Courts, Illinois Supreme Court. Duties: Work involves managing the Court Services Division, recruiting and managing a diverse professional staff, who are responsible for a wide range of programs, projects, and activities; providing technical assistance to the trial courts and ongoing legislative support to the State Court Administrator, preparing summaries of pending and enacted legislation for the Chief Circuit Judges and circuit court clerks. Qualifications: A minimum of seven years experience at a senior management level in court administration. A strong working knowledge of the Illinois Judicial Branch and the functions of the state courts at all levels is preferred. Superb written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership in personnel and project management is required. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to identify emerging issues is preferred. An advance degree in a related field is strongly preferred. (2006)

MANAGEMENT OFFICER: Superior Court, Judiciary of Guam, Administrative Office of the Courts. Duties: This is complex technical administrative work which involves analyzing, evaluating and developing recommendations for improved managerial and organizational procedures, practices and processes. Under the direction of a division head or other court management designee, and employee in this class works to exercise independent judgment, discretionary decision-making abilities and initiative. Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field plus two years work experience in management services at a technical level or equivalent work. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills. Salary: $26,678. (2006)

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DIRECTOR OF COURT SERVICES: (General Description) Duties: Directs the provision of management consulting and technical assistance services to courts by involving studies of court administrative and justice system procedures and operations and identifies problems and solutions by designing alternative management techniques and business. Directs the conceptualization, planning, implementation and evaluation of statewide initiatives, pilot programs, and other court and justice system innovations which may involve complex, multi-agency collaborations. Directs the development of grant proposals and funding requests. Supervises court services specialist and research/evaluation manager and staff. Directs multi-discipline and multi-agency teams. Qualifications: 1) BS degree and approximately six years of progressively responsible experience in court administration, criminal justice, or a related field (Court Management Fellow, a master's degree in court/public administration; or a law degree may be substituted for one year of experience); 2) knowledge of state courts and of court administration literature and trends; 3) demonstrated ability to conduct reviews of court operations and to manage programs and projects; 4) ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; 5) experience in problem solving, including the ability to focus on specifics while maintaining a perspective of the organization; and, 6) excellent interpersonal skills.

RURAL COURTS COORDINATOR: Nevada AOC, Carson City, Nevada. Summary: Under general supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Court Services, this position provides rural court coordination throughout the State of Nevada; operational coordination and administrative support for a multi-faceted division of court activities; serves as a liaison between the Court and external rural county organizations. Duties: Duties include identification & coordination of rural court needs; apply for and secure grant funding for various rural court programs; evaluates, develops and administers court operations; and assists in providing information for budget planning and regularly monitors expenses. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; one year court experience, at least two years of experience in a project management position, OR any related combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills. Salary: $45,038.16 - $67,150.08, DOE/Employee-employer paid retirement.(2006)

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