Public Relations/Information

EXECUTIVE ANALYST: Communication and Staff Education Analyst, Oregon Judicial Department. Duties: Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. Independently perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to: Provide advice and consultation for ongoing professional development and communication activities, including regular education and communication on improving access to justice and enhancing public trust and confidence in the justice system. Design, assess, create, deliver, and evaluate new and existing curricula for staff education programs from concept through evaluation utilizing concepts, theories, principles, and practices of adult learning. Facilitate groups with varied backgrounds, to initiate open dialogue and candid discussions, gather information and stimulate insight. Keep abreast of national trends in education in court-related as well as public and private sector environments. Qualifications: You must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work or life experience. You must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in communication and/or education. You must have at least three years of increasingly responsible communication and/or education work experience. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience; a doctorate in education, law, public administration, or related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Applicants without the relevant educational background may substitute recent experience that demonstrates the above abilities on a year for year basis. Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience working in a court setting or developing and presenting education programs. Public sector (e.g. state, county, city) communication and/or education experience is desirable. You must be able to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. Salary: $4,796 - $7,444/month (2008)

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER: AOC in Augusta or Portland, Maine. Summary: The Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is responsible professional work planning and directing the Judicial Branch information program, including communication with the Legislative and Executive Branches of government. The CIO serves as primary liaison with the Legislature and the Governor’s Office; collaborates with a wide range of individuals in the development and implementation of plans for effectively sharing information including: the Maine legal community, legislative and executive leadership, the State of Maine Chief Information Officer, state agency representatives, and counterparts in other state AOCs; serves as or oversees the public spokesperson for the Judicial Branch; and directs the development and implementation of a comprehensive public information and information technology plan. Duties: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) applies the laws and court policies related to access to public information; ensures that the best available safeguards are implemented to protect information, and in particular, confidential case related information; provides staff with direction on the provision of court records and oversees implementation of records access policies; oversees the application of the Records Retention Program to ensure appropriate access to court records in compliance with applicable administrative orders and policies; ensures public access to court information through Judicial Branch website services and the State Court Library system; ensures information is made available to Judicial Branch employees through intranet services; and prepares and manages the portion of the Judicial Branch budget dealing with information systems. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in communications, government, information systems, public administration, public relations, or related field, significant experience in governmental or public relations, or other related management responsibilities. Masters Degree or J.D. preferred. Other requirements include: understanding of Maine government, the governmental budget process, and the legislative process; strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and supervisory and management skills; understanding of the capabilities of court technology to provide information with varying degrees of access; understanding of legal requirements surrounding the release of information; substantial project management experience; knowledge of functions and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch; ability to prepare and manage a complex budget; and strong computer and software skills; and ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with judges / justices, court personnel, governmental officials, members of the news media, and the general public. Salary: $69,868.50–$91,026.00 (2008)

DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO): IT Division, Office of the State Court Administrator, Oregon. Summary: The CIO provides technology leadership and vision for the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). The CIO oversees policy development collaboratively sets priorities for investment, and leads strategic planning and implementation for enterprise information technology initiatives. Duties: The CIO is responsible for the technology planning and development processes and reporting requirements for the judicial branch. The advancement of technology in the judicial branch is facilitated through a central technology governance committee structure consisting of members representing the trial and appellate courts, administration, and the Oregon State Bar. The CIO is responsible for executing policy decisions made by the committee as affirmed by the Chief Justice and State Court Administrator, and for the proper planning, design, development, and execution of technological resources within the judicial branch to provide the judiciary with secure access to relevant information from multiple local, state, and federal sources. As the OJD’s CIO, the incumbent will ensure that information technology resource planning and execution takes place in a collaborative and coordinated manner through the OJD. In this role, the incumbent will lead OJD’s statewide enterprise IT strategic and tactical planning by identifying and ensuring that IT business requirements, strategic plans, and solutions are properly integrated with the overall mission and needs of the OJD. The incumbent will need a persistent enthusiasm for making technology helpful in pursuit of the agency’s mission. The incumbent will perform a significant customer service role in ensuring that enterprise services are provided in a timely manner, are of high quality, and meet the business needs of the appellate courts, trial courts, administration and other customers. The incumbent will anticipate and lead the organization through technological change to meet the business needs of the OJD. The CIO also represents the judicial branch, as assigned, on various court-related technology committees and projects on a state and national level. After-hours, weekend or holiday work, especially during the Legislative session, may be required. Workday and some overnight travel is required for court visits and meetings. The following equipment may be used: telephone, personal computer, and related technological work devices. Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds. You must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, or be able to provide an acceptable alternate means of transportation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in computer science, business, management information systems, or a related field) and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible management experience involving the application, analysis, development, or adaptation of computer information systems to complex and varied management functions. Additional, relevant management experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis or an advance degree may substitute for up to two years of management experience. Public sector experience is desirable. Salary: $6,547 - $9,211 per month. (2006)

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER II: Administrative Office of the Courts, UT. Summary: The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking an experienced Public Information Officer to develop, implement and maintain effective public and media relations programs for the Judicial Branch. Duties: Responds to public requests for information on court issues, prepares statements for release to the public, writes and edits brochures, forms, reports, newsletters, etc., acts as a liaison between the judiciary, court staff and the media, facilitates a good working relationship with print and electronic media. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field plus 4 years of professional level public relations or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the court system is desirable. Salary: $20.32 - $30.51/hour, DOE. (2006)

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

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Communications, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: The Office of Communications is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong management and communications skills who, under the general direction of the Court Executive 3B (Assistant Director of Internet Services) will be responsible for managing the Judiciary’s Internet and Intranet Web Sites. This individual will also be responsible for developing and implementing short and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Web Sites that support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Judiciary, and for coordinating the work of a web team comprised of six IT professionals. The selected candidate will coordinate and track team work flow and schedules, organize and prioritize projects, assign daily tasks and manage the workload for the web team, compile required statistics, evaluate and assess the work accomplished by the web team to ensure quality, and supervise staff by providing guidance, assistance, and training as required. Additional duties include incorporating the principles of teamwork in the resolution, completion and follow-up of various responsibilities, and serving as the point of contact to the organization on Internet and Intranet web-related matters. 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: $66,896 - $97,257. (2005)

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST V: AOC, Phoenix, Arizona. Summary: Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, this position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, design, production and implementation of assigned internal and external communications activities for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), including the Internet and Intranet websites, annual report, court-related brochures, and internal newsletters. Also provides support and assistance to the Communications Officer for media contacts and relations. Duties: Manages content of the Judicial Department’s Internet and Intranet websites. Works closely, under the supervision of the Communications Officer, with local and national print and electronic media on court-related news stories, editorials and other issues. Writes, edits, and supervises the design, production and distribution of the Judicial Department’s annual report. Writes, edits, and supervises the design of a judicial branch newsletter. Designs, writes, edits and coordinates distribution of information pamphlets, brochures, and audio-visual programs. Coordinates and implements programs for visitors to the Supreme Court. Serves as liaison with external printers and other vendors of publications and communications-related services. Travels, as required, statewide to assist with implementation of Supreme Court outreach programs. Qualifications: Superior journalistic writing, editing, and publication skills. Professional experience in Internet website management, including the posting of documents. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or a related field or an equivalent amount of professional experience; and a minimum of three years of experience with internal and external communications programs or projects. Salary: $45,196 - $69,862 DOE. (2005)

PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST: Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts. Summary: Responsible for planning, coordination, design, production and implementation of assigned internal and external communications activities for the Administrative Office of the Courts, including the Internet website, annual report, and quarterly internal newsletters. Also provides support and assistance to Communications Officer for media contacts and media relations. Duties: Manages content of the Judicial Department's Internet website; Responsible for posting news releases, news items and other information to the website; Works closely with local and national print and electronic media on court-related news stories, editorials and other issues; Writes, edits, and supervises design, production and publishing of Judicial Department Annual report; Writes, edits, and publishes the quarterly Judicial Branch newsletters; Designs writes, edits and coordinates distribution of information pamphlets, brochures, and audio-visual programs; Coordinates and implements public information and outreach programs for visitors to the Supreme Court; Serves as liaison with external printers and other vendors of publications and communications-related services; Travels, as required, statewide to assist with implementation of Supreme Court outreach programs. Qualifications: Superior journalistic writing, editing, and publication skills; Professional experience in working with print and electronic media; Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field or an equivalent amount of professional experience; and a minimum of three years of experience with internal and external communications programs or projects. Salary: 40,623-44,441. (2004)

DEPUTY CLERK FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Summary: The Deputy Clerk for Public Information performs duties and responsibilities such as the following: (1) Responsible for greeting and providing assistance to all visitors at the public counter, answers telephone inquiries, receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices and court requirements, routes documents to proper persons after acceptance, oversees retrieval of court records for examination/copying by the public and maintains document integrity and accountability, insures newly submitted documents and documents utilized by the public are routed or stored correctly, insures all time and date imprints are in proper working order and reflect the correct date, enters data into various case management programs, prepares daily reports for distribution to staff members, utilizing a checklist, file documents under the supervision of other team leaders, able to work in a 'team' environment and exhibit a professional demeanor, other duties as assigned in accomplishing the mission of the court as directed by the Staff Law Clerk. Qualifications: Responsible clerical or administrative experience that provided a knowledge of office clerical practices such as filing telephone usage, and keyboard usage. Ability to handle a variety of projects with specific deadlines. At least one year of experience in progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience related to the processing of legal documents, particularly court records, such as might be found in a law office, or in another court in the judicial system; or business requiring attention to detail. Education above the high school level in accredited institutions may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals nine months of experience. Salary: $26,188-$47, 132. (2003)

Administrative

COURT EXECUTIVE 4: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior level executive with great depth and breadth of experience, the highest level of expertise in strategic planning, and outstanding analytic and communication skills to lead the management of all financial, facility, and human resources matters in new Jersey’s unified court system. Duties: This key manager works closely with the Chief Justice and the Administrative Director of the Courts in aligning the Judiciary’s $750 million+ operating budget and 9000+ staff resources to support the court system’s 450 judges and operations and to provide an effective and efficient system of justice. The Office of Management and Administrative Services (OMAS)is responsible for assessing the Judiciary’s budgetary and human resources needs, negotiating and overseeing the financial plan, and establishing administrative policies for the entire organization. OMAS includes 146 managerial, professional, and clerical staff whose activities support the operation of courts in all 21 counties of the state. This position entails extensive coordination on a wide variety of subjects with the Executive Branch of New Jersey state government and with leaders throughout the Judiciary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven (7) years of management experience, five (5) 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 para-professional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $104,010 - $137,821 (2008)

ADMINSTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to purchase goods and services; analyze purchase requisitions, create new and update existing bid specifications; write and evaluation bid proposals; solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and make recommendations for issuance of purchase orders and waivers of advertising; review State contracts and coordinate the bid process for RFP’s, RFQ’s and RFI’s, in accordance with NJ Treasury Circular Letters, organizational sourcing strategies and Judiciary policy under the general direction of the Assistant Chief, Purchase and Property. The selected individual may act as a lead worker to team members of non-subordinates in assigned tasks; write policies and procedures and coordinate work between staff. Selected individual will create purchase orders; effectively communicate with customers, vendors, other departments and agencies; and provide technical assistance to Judiciary purchasing staff statewide. Other duties may include maintaining library of current State contracts, maintaining blanket purchase orders; maintaining a database of vendors; conducting analyses of equipment usage services; investigating and resolving complex contract or vendor issues for resolution and related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in purchasing, finance or facilities management. 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: $43,623 - $70,755 (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to purchase goods and services; analyze purchase requisitions, create new and update existing bid specifications; write and evaluation bid proposals; solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and make recommendations for issuance of purchase orders and waivers of advertising; review State contracts and coordinate the bid process for RFP’s, RFQ’s and RFI’s, in accordance with NJ Treasury Circular Letters, organizational sourcing strategies and Judiciary policy under the general direction of the Assistant Chief, Purchase and Property. The selected individual may act as a lead worker to team members of non-subordinates in assigned tasks; write policies and procedures and coordinate work between staff. Selected individual will create purchase orders; effectively communicate with customers, vendors, other departments and agencies; and provide technical assistance to Judiciary purchasing staff statewide. Other duties may include maintaining library of current State contracts, maintaining blanket purchase orders; maintaining a database of vendors; conducting analyses of equipment usage services; investigating and resolving complex contract or vendor issues for resolution and related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in purchasing, finance or facilities management. 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: $57,835 - $90,135 (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1: Administrative Office of the Courts, Supreme Court Building, Carson City, Nevada. Summary: Under the direction of the Clerk of the Court, this position provides administrative support for the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office as needed. Duties: The incumbent is responsible to provide administrative support services to management and deputy clerks, using independent judgment and personal initiative to perform a variety of routine, entry level duties. Typical duties include maintaining records and files; composing and editing correspondence; data entry; typing and word processing; answering telephones and relaying information; duplicating and distributing materials; ordering and stocking supplies and equipment; reviewing and processing forms and other documents; updating exhibit list, entering data in computer equipment, opening, sorting and distributing mail, scanning documents into SIRE, closing out stipulated dismissed cases, filing closed docket sheets and keeping docket sheets in good order; retrieving records, files and exhibits when requested by court staff and public; operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers, computer terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, printers, and other equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is located in Carson City. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $26,830.00 – $38,565.36 (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III: Administrative Office of the Courts, Supreme Court of Nevada, Carson City, NV. Summary: Under the direction of the Clerk of the Court, this position provides administrative support for the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office as needed. Duties: The incumbent is responsible to provide administrative support services to management and deputy clerks, using independent judgment and personal initiative to perform a variety of duties such as respond to routine letters and general correspondence: Typical duties include maintaining records and files; composing and editing correspondence; data entry; typing and word processing; answering telephones and relaying information; duplicating and distributing materials; ordering and stocking supplies and equipment; reviewing and processing forms and other documents; updating exhibit list, entering data in computer equipment, opening, sorting and distributing mail, scanning documents into SIRE, closing out stipulated dismissed cases, filing closed docket sheets and keeping docket sheets in good order; retrieving records, files and exhibits when requested by court staff and public; operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers, computer terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, printers, and other equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $31,424.40-$45,768.96. (2008)

PARALEGAL: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is actively seeking a paralegal to assist in processing legal documents in the Office of Foreclosure. The selected candidate will perform specialized technical work under the direction of an attorney, including review of foreclosure files for accuracy of appropriate mortgage documents and pleadings. Duties: Responsibilities will also include screening and reviewing foreclosure case files to help prepare cases for final disposition, and preparing written reports that attorneys use to determine if submitted documents and pleadings in foreclosure actions support entry of a final judgment. Under the guidance of an attorney, the selected individual will prepare writs, orders and other court documents, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Judiciary employees, legal professionals, vicinage trial court staff, title companies, pro se litigants and the public. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree as a Legal Assistant or in Paralegal Studies, or successful completion of a two year approved course in Paralegal Training at a recognized educational institution. Two years of experience as a paralegal involving the preparation and/or review of drafts of contracts, briefs, motions, affidavits, or other legal documents and/or in the analysis of judicial decisions, legal opinions, rulings, memoranda, and/or other legal material in a law firm, legal tribunal, or organization where the primary function is research, enactment, enforcement, or litigation of legal matters. Certification as a Registered Paralegal (RP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) may be substituted for the required education and experience. Graduation from an American Bar Association – approved law school may be substituted for the required education and experience. Knowledge of mortgage foreclosure procedures is desired. Salary: $22.30 per hour. (2008)

JUDICIARY CLERK 3: AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking candidates with office skills to provide a variety of clerical support and administrative clerical functions. Duties: Responsibilities include but are not limited to handling mailings; maintaining attendance records and timekeeping for the office; scheduling meetings, screening telephone calls and/or visitors; establishing and maintaining a filing system; and performing other clerical support duties as required. Qualifications: One year 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 moneys received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel; Judiciary staff that have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Knowledge of Word, Access and Excel would be helpful. Salary: $32,641-$49,437. (2008)

JUDICIARY SECRETARY 1: New Jersey Judiciary, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking candidates with solid office skills to provide a variety of secretarial support and administrative clerical functions. Duties: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: handling correspondence and mailings; composing routine correspondence; maintaining attendance records and timekeeping for the office, scheduling meetings, appointments and limited travel arrangements; screening telephone calls and/or visitors; preparing financial or technical data, taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting summaries; establishing and maintaining a filing system; creating and maintaining charts and spreadsheets; and performing other administrative support duties as required. Qualifications: One year experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include typing, secretarial and administrative clerical work. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination o demonstrate typing skills of at least 40 wpm or possess proof of having taken the required skills test (for example, New Jersey Department of Personnel typing proficiency certificate). Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science may be substituted for one year of the experience indicated above. Course work must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but are not limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English. Knowledge of Word, Access and Excel would be helpful. Salary: $32,641-$49,437. (2008)

JUDICIAL SECRETARY 1 (CONFIDENTIAL): New Jersey Judiciary, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking candidates with solid office skills to provide a variety of confidential secretarial support and administrative clerical functions. Duties: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: handling correspondence and mailings; composing routine correspondence; maintaining attendance records and timekeeping for the office; scheduling meetings, appointments and limited travel arrangements; screening telephone calls and/or visitors; preparing financial or technical data, taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting summaries; establishing and maintaining a filing system; creating and maintaining charts and spreadsheets; and performing other administrative support duties as required. Qualifications: One year experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include typing, secretarial and administrative clerical work. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate typing skills of at least 40 words per minute or possess proof of having taken the required skills test (for example, New Jersey Department of Personnel typing proficiency certificate). Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science may be substituted for one year of the experience indicated above. Course work must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but are not limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English. Knowledge of Word, Access and Excel would be helpful. Salary: $35,871-$50,774. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Appellate Division Clerk’s Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary Appellate Division Clerk’s Office is seeking a highly motivated professional with solid managerial skills to work under the direction of the Chief Counsel. The selected individual will supervise, train and assign work to five staff attorneys, conduct their performance evaluations and provide guidance, assistance and back-up to them. Duties: The individual will participate in setting priorities and standards and ensure timely review and processing of motions, orders, mail and other documents. The individual will answer more difficult questions on appellate practice and procedures from pro se litigants, attorneys and Clerk’s Office staff and resolve problems, situations, and procedural matters. The individual will assist the Chief Counsel in such matters as the judges’ disqualifications, emergent duty schedules, notices to the Bar, proposed Supreme Court orders, press inquiries, review of opinions and determining whether the record should be impounded. The individual will participate in recommending, as needed, changes to policies, procedures and forms to improve the processing of appeals, motions orders and other documents. Additional related duties and special projects as assigned by the Presiding Judge for Administration, Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Chief Counsel. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and /or implementation and for supervision of staff. Previous experience as an attorney in appellate, public or private practice of law, including professional legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal documents and courts rules are desirable. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $71,165-$103,463. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Office of the Deputy Administrative Director EEO/AA, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate to work under the general direction of the Court Executive 3A (Chief, Judiciary EEO/AA Officer) or other supervisory personnel. The selected individual will assist with the implementation of the major initiatives of the unit as provided in the Judiciary EEO/AA Master Plan including conducting research into case law impacting EEO/AA, compilation and analyses of workforce data; writing reports; monitoring employment practices; and assisting with all aspects of the recruitment function. Duties: Preparing accurate statistical reports on the Judiciary workforce; conducting qualitative and quantitative research on case law impacting EEO/AA and the mandated training program; providing technical assistance to the central office and trial courts (vicinages) in recruiting bilingual and minority applicants; participating in job fairs and community events to generate diverse applicant pools; assisting with recruitment efforts for the Minority Law Clerk program; writing focus programs to extract workforce data in the desired format; preparing minutes of EEO/AA officers meetings and performing other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. 3 years professional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute 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 2 years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $42,622-$69,130. (2007)

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: District of Columbia Courts, Administrative Services. Summary: Reviews contracts used for the procurement of supplies, services and equipment that are necessary to meet the overall internal and external operational functions of the D.C. Court system. Duties: Responsible for performing pre-award and post-award activities and a wide range of purchasing functions, contract evaluations and preparation of corrective actions including termination orders. Reviews requests for adequacy of descriptions and ensures compliance with the Court System’s Procurement Regulations and Policies. Analyzed bids and performs basic price analysis for determination of reasonableness. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field, plus four years of experience in procurement and/or contracts management experience. Equivalent levels of education or experience may be substituted. Salary: $66,767-$86,801. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I: Office of the State Courts Administrator, General Counsel’s Office, Tallahassee, FL. Summary: This position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties to assist attorneys within the General Counsel's Office. Duties: The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for providing administrative support to court committees, including establishing and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems for committee work products, compiling and organizing committee documents, scheduling committee meetings, assembling committee meeting materials, and preparing staff travel arrangements. The Administrative Assistant I also will be responsible for preparing correspondence, reports, memoranda, travel vouchers, and other documents. The Administrative Assistant I will establish working relationships with state courts system personnel, judges and non-judicial officers, and the general public. The Administrative Assistant I must work independently and must exercise discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university and one year of experience in administrative support, fiscal, or administrative work. A master's degree may substitute for 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: $2,318.32-$4,404.81 (Monthly). (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Management & Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to purchase goods and services; analyze purchase requisitions; create new an update existing bid specifications; write and evaluate bid proposals; solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and make recommendations for issuance of purchase orders and waivers of advertising; review State contracts and coordinate the bid process in accordance with administrative rules, Treasury Circular Letters, organizational and Judiciary policy under the general direction of the Supervisor, Purchase and Property. The selected individual will create new and update existing specifications; write proposals, serve on committees to evaluate sealed proposals; negotiate pricing; utilize the Management Acquisition Control System (MACS-E) to create purchase orders; effectively communicating with customers, vendors, other departments and agencies, and provide technical assistance to Judiciary purchasing staff statewide. Other duties may include maintaining library of current State contracts, vendor catalogs and trade journals; establishing and maintaining blanket purchase orders; maintaining a database of vendors; conducting analyses of equipment usage and services; investigating and resolving complex problems associated with outside vendor documentation to process purchase orders, waivers, payments and related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in purchasing, finance or facilities management. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated above 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 of experience. Experience with the purchase of commodities, computer hardware and software, materials, equipment, services and/or supplies would be helpful. Knowledge of MS Office applications and internet skills is helpful. Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications kills would also be helpful. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609 (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)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4 (CONFIDENTIAL): Office of Deputy Administrative Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Unit, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a professional to work under the direction of the Chief of the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Unit. The selected individual will conduct investigations upon receipt of complaints from the trial courts (vicinages) in accordance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws and policies and Judiciary standards. Duties: Determining the nature and basis of complaint and documenting such; interviewing complainant(s) and witnesses and obtaining other relevant information and documents; analyzing information received from the investigation and preparing accurate and detailed reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations; provide technical assistance to vicinage personnel in the proper handling of discrimination complaints; developing and conducting training on discrimination complaint procedures and other relevant EEO/AA subject areas; assisting in compiling and tabulating EEO/AA statistical and analytical data; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal records/statements, interrogatories and similar documents. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in conducting discrimination investigations and knowledge of anti-discrimination laws is helpful. Strong written and oral communications skills would also be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT 1: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Legal Counsel Division. Duties: Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. Provide highly skilled, independent, clerical, administrative, confidential, and technical support. Perform a variety of specialized, complex, secretarial work using a personal computer to prepare a variety of documents, including complex correspondence, forms, tables, confidential memoranda, meeting minutes, reports, logs, and databases. Proofread typewritten material for correct grammar, punctuation, format, and accuracy of content. Manage, develop, and maintain filing systems and logs; create, maintain, file and organize data and data retrieval; maintain and organize the legal library. Prepare standard response correspondence; respond to routine inquiries; handle follow-up and follow-through activities. Perform research on OJD computer systems and programs. Serve as the receptionist for the Division; answer telephones; route or respond to inquiries; open and send mail; and handle visitors and public in person. Maintain office equipment; order office supplies; coordinate scheduling of meetings, conferences. Process credit cards and purchase orders; review invoices, reimbursement, and payment requests; manage and complete an annual physical inventory. Qualifications: You must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. You must have three years of responsible, complex secretarial or administrative work experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job duties listed on this recruitment announcement. Related course work beyond general education may be substituted for experience. Skill in operating personal computer equipment is required. Skill in typing accurately at a minimum of 60 wpm is required. Skill in creating and maintaining filing systems and data logs is required. Preference may be given to applicants with court or legal experience. Preference may be given to applicants with advanced experience in Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, spreadsheets (Quattro Pro or Excel), informational databases (Paradox or Access), or Lotus Notes databases. Preference may be given to applicants with legal research or computer research skills. Salary: $2350.00 - $3473.00 monthly. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, New Jersey. Duties: Duties will include compiling and verifying data for research projects; analyzing data using statistical software; creating charts for graphical representation of data; drafting correspondence and reports; providing technical assistance and training to ISP staff; creating and maintaining inventory control systems; writing documentation for system processes, researching equipment needs; contacting vendors for product quotes and preparing purchase requests; participating in work unit meetings; performing related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of Program Evaluation: 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. Knowledge of research methodology, SAS (or other statistical software), PC hardware/software, Blackberry, Treo Smartphone is helpful. Salary: $36,746 - $60,202. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Superior Court Clerk’s Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Clerk or other manager, the selected individual will be responsible for the follow-up on the administration of bail judgments. Responsibilities will also include careful review of correspondence; drafting reports and correspondence; establishing recordkeeping systems; verifying data against source documents; analyzing data; reviewing documents for compliance with laws and policies; and interaction with attorneys, bail agencies, sureties, court staff, and Clerk’s Office including coordination of recruitment. Qualification: 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 be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Child Support Enforcement Services Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of a Court Executive or Supervisor, the Administrative Specialist 3 will be responsible for providing specific case information to inquiries and complaints within the Child Support Enforcement Services Unit. Position requires an individual to interpret rules and policies and advise on deadlines, or related information, coordinate report collection activities, inform clients or customers about available services and inform individuals of their rights and entitlements; answer questions posed by the public, employees, clients, customers, complainants, subordinates or supervisors; provide training to coworkers; draft correspondence, and perform general administrative duties, such as extensive telephone work, distribution and production of reports involving inquiries, appeals for PSCO, Passport Denial, Offsets etc., along with dissemination of information to county offices as requested. 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. NOTE: Strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills are helpful in addition to working knowledge of business software which may include ACSES, Microsoft Word and E-mail applications. General knowledge of, FACTS, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint are also helpful. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

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COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I: 15^th Judicial Circuit, West Palm Beach, FL. Summary: The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Court Program Specialist I. This is a professional position responsible for assisting in program administration and evaluation within a court program office of the Administrative Office of Courts. Duties: An employee assigned to a position in this class assists a Court Operations Manager; program manager, senior court program specialist, or court analysts, on a variety of projects, studies, and reports for monitoring, evaluating, and improving program operations and services. A Court Program Specialist may serve as support staff to various judicial committees or task forces to assist in the analysis of current laws and regulations, and to analyze the effects on the program of changes to laws and regulations. The Court Program Specialist is also responsible for entering, monitoring, and keeping current a database of financial transactions of the assigned program. Working relationships are established with court personnel, professionals associated with the particular program and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of a program manager. Qualifications: Two years of college-level course work (60 credits) in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science or related field and two years of experience working in a business or court setting or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary: $32,042.04. (2007)

JUDICIARY SECRETARY 1: AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking candidates with solid office skills to provide a variety of confidential secretarial support and administrative clerical functions. Duties: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: handling correspondence and mailings; composing routine correspondence; maintaining attendance records and timekeeping for the office, scheduling meetings, appointments and limited travel arrangements; screening telephone calls and/or visitors; preparing financial or technical data, taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting summaries; establishing and maintaining a filing system; creating and maintaining charts and spreadsheets; and performing other administrative support duties as required. Qualifications: One year experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include typing, secretarial and administrative clerical work. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination or demonstrate typing skills of at least 40 wpm or possess proof of having taken the required skills test (for example, New Jersey Department of Personnel typing proficiency certificate). Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science may be substituted for one year of the experience indicated above. Course work must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but are not limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English. Knowledge of Word, Access and Excel would be helpful. Salary: $34,277 - $48,517. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 1: Civil Practice Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual under the direction of the Chief, Civil Court Programs, Civil Practice Division. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for maintaining the automated records of arbitrator and mediator training; monitoring and recording compliance with rule-based training requirements; monitoring and tracking completion of work assignments to civil committees; working in coordination with other units to roll out training of Civil Division staff and performing other duties as required. 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. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: -All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. –Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. –Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. NOTE: Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access would be helpful. Salary: $34,277 - $54,029. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Bar Admissions Unit, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Bar Admissions Unit of the Supreme Court is seeking an individual with solid administrative skills to work primarily with the Committee on Character. The selected individual will be responsible for assisting in committee investigations; the scheduling of hearings for the Committee; keeping minutes of the meetings of the Committee; and other administrative duties on behalf of the Committee. Additional responsibilities will include: tracking Committee expenditures, handling inquiries from candidates and committee members, and preparing documents for admission of candidates. The position will involve travel to meetings as necessary, participation in the administration of the semiannual bar examination, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in Program Evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

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

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Criminal Practice Division, Drug Court Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an enthusiastic, professional individual to assist in the central office support of the Statewide Drug Court Program. Under the direction of the Drug Court Manager, this individual will provide service to the drug courts in New Jersey to assist in the development of policies and procedures relating to the management of the statewide program. Duties: Responsibilities will include: working with drug court coordinators and other drug court team members; interacting with outside stakeholder agencies including national organizations and drug court experts; coordinating the training initiatives for New Jersey’s drug courts; collaborating with other AOC divisions; providing technical assistance in the form of telephone/email inquiries; site visits and research; preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations and other written materials as requested; working with the Division of Addiction Services to ensure that the drug courts have access to appropriate treatment programs; assisting in the drug court evaluation project; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in program evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. NOTE: Experience working in an operational drug court program and a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling (or related field) and/or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) would be helpful. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet would also be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

COURT PROCUREMENT OFFICER I: Judiciary of Guam, AOC. Summary: This is technical work which involves daily property and procurement functions demanded by court operational requirements. Duties: Under the general direction of a higher level procurement officer, an employee in this class performs a combination of manual and clerical duties with particular responsibility for the receiving, storage, movement and distribution of materials and supplies. Qualifications: Knowledge of purchasing, requisitioning, and stock methods and procedures. Knowledge of the various kinds of grades of parts, supplies and materials stored. Ability to maintain records and inventory of a stockroom. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Ability to make arithmetic computations with accuracy. Ability to lift and move heavy objects. Skill in the safe and proper operation of a motor vehicle. Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, plus two years of experience in procurement and supply work. Possession of a driver’s license. Salary: $21,389. (2006)

BILLING ASSISTANT/CLERICAL AIDE: New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund For Client Protection, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide a variety of administrative functions for the Supervisor of the Billing Unit. Duties: The selected individual will process responses and annual billing notices including sorting into categories and thoroughly checking all returns, updating computer information for changes, corrections and additions to the master list of attorneys, verifying account number totals of lockbox batch payments, assisting with mailings, entering attorney profiles into database, performing routine alphabetizing, copying, filing, preparation of items for mailing, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Candidates for appointment must pass an appointing authority qualifying examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm or possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. NOTE: This position is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a given fiscal year. Salary: $12.48 - $14.35 per hour. (2006)

CLERICAL AIDE: Office of Deputy Administrative Director, EEO/AA Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a candidate for a part-time clerical position working approximately 24 hours per week for 52 weeks. Duties: Under the general direction of the Chief of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, or other supervisory personnel, the responsibilities of the selected candidate will include but are not limited to: data entry, photocopying, filing, providing information to the public, sorting mail, distributing documents, recording information, as well as general office duties as deemed appropriate. Qualifications: Candidates for appointment must pass an appointing authority qualifying examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm or possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Hourly employees are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year. Salary: $12.19 per hour. (2006)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Office of the Deputy Administrative Director, Organizational Development & Training Unit, Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, NJ. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a self-starter with excellent oral and written communications skills to coordinate the Conference Center scheduling, activities and services to include: workshops, seminars, professional development activities, meetings conferences and speakers. Responsibilities will also include conducting assessments of other local conference centers to determine trends; developing annual Conference Center budget; and other duties as required. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining a daily schedule including updating the master Pathlore database to complete all aspects of scheduling Conference Center activities, designing and implementing desirable layouts for clients’ needs; rearranging the physical layout of meeting rooms; reviewing and evaluating the Conference Center on an annual basis to assess customer service needs and recommend improvements including integration of new technology and physical structure; maintaining effective working relationships with Conference Center clients; and determining needs associated with issues related to space, teleconferencing, catering and any other conference requirements. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of program evaluation: 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. Salary: $35,319 - $57,864. (2006)

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)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Civil Practice Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Technical/Statistical Unit of the Civil Practice Division. Duties: Responsibilities of the selected individual will include but are not limited to, working directly with Judges, vicinage staff, division managers, various committees, other government agencies and the public to analyze statistical information requests; researching and implementing innovative programming to analyze statistical data from mainframe databases using SAS, JCL and Focus; analyzing and manipulating data extracts and creating macros to construct file layouts of Access databases; developing procedural systems and creating reports identifying variable comparisons for data queried to enhance Civil program productivity statewide; performing system testing on applications and databases and recommending solutions to identified problems, as well as providing assistance and advice on technical issues. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in program evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAS, JCL and Focus programming language would be helpful. Salary: $53,118 - $82,783. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a pro-active professional with exceptional organizational and writing skills to work under the direction of a Family Practice Division Court Executive who will coordinate the work of the New Jersey Children in Court Improvement Committee and the Court Improvement Program. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for grant writing; the development, management and financial monitoring of grant programs; the coordination, preparation and facilitation of committee meetings; assisting the Division with activities related to all Children in Court issues including Kinship Legal Guardianship, as well as related juvenile matters; representing the Judiciary at county, state and federal meetings; and working collaboratively with other state agencies. 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 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. Grant writing experience and knowledge of court operations, specifically children in court and juvenile, would be helpful. Familiarity with, and the ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office Suite applications is also helpful. Salary: $53,118 - $82,783. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4 (CONFIDENTIAL): EEO/AA Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a professional to work under the direction of the Chief of the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Unit. The selected individual will conduct investigations upon receipt of complaints from the trial courts (vicinages) in accordance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws and policies and Judiciary standards. Duties: Determining the nature and basis of complaint and documenting such; interviewing complainant(s) and witnesses and obtaining other relevant information and documents; analyzing information received from the investigation and preparing accurate and detailed reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations; provide technical assistance to vicinage personnel in the proper handling of discrimination complaints; developing and conducting training on discrimination complaint procedures and other relevant EEO/AA subject areas; assisting in compiling and tabulating EEO/AA statistical and analytical data; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal records/statements, interrogatories and similar documents. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in conducting discrimination investigations and knowledge of anti-discrimination laws is helpful. Strong written and oral communications skills would also be helpful. Salary: $53,118 - $82,783. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I/III: AOC, Carson City, Nevada. Summary: Under the direction of the Deputy Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), this position, provides administrative support to the Deputy Director and staff of Administration as needed. On certain occasions, provides support to the IT managers. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties. Typical duties include maintaining records and files; composing and editing correspondence; data entry; typing and word processing; answering telephones and relaying information; duplicating and distributing materials; preparing for meetings and taking minutes; ordering and stocking supplies and equipment; reviewing and processing forms and other documents; assist in tracking legislative issues; work with personnel unit in reviewing confidential documents, input data, and prepare reports; operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers, computer terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, printers, and other equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. The incumbent will be required to attend meetings outside of normal working hours; work occasional evening and weekend hours; and may be required to travel statewide as necessary. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims and budgeting forms; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $26,308.80 - $44,871.12. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection is seeking a supervisory professional with strong administrative, problem-solving and communication skills to supervise its billing operation. Duties: This individual will master and implement fund policy in handling all aspects of the annual assessment under court rule. This includes supervising the Fund’s billing unit, anticipating the cyclical requirements of the program, ensuring accurate billing records, assisting in adapting the fund’s operations to new technologies, recommending improvements in practices and resolving difficult issues. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible experience, one year of which shall have included experience in program administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education