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Court Administrator/Clerk

CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT: New Jersey Judiciary. NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent administrative, analytical, and leadership skills to serve as Clerk of the Supreme Court. The Clerk reports to the Chief Justice and Associate Justices, and is the chief administrative officer of the Supreme Court. This position is responsible for the overall management of the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, the Board of Bar Examiners, the Committee on Character, and the Board on Attorney Certification. Duties: Assigned tasks include ensuring the efficient processing of the cases before the Court, attorney and judicial disciplinary matters, bar admissions, the attorney certification program, and miscellaneous applications such as petitions for review from Supreme Court Committee decisions. The Clerk is responsible for scheduling Supreme Court oral argument calendar, setting conference agendas, recording votes, drafting orders, filing Court opinions, and undertaking such other tasks as may be assigned by the Chief Justice of the Court. The Clerk is also responsible for the management of the Supreme Court’s budget, purchasing, information technology, and personnel actions (other than direct hires by the Justices). The Clerk also supervises the Director of the Office of Attorney Ethics, the Chief Counsel to the Disciplinary Review Board, and the Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection. In addition, the position undertakes special assignments and administrative duties as may be required by the Chief Justice of the Court. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Management experience in substantially all of the following areas: 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. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Broad legal knowledge, superior writing skills, and familiarity with Rules of Court are strongly preferred. Salary: $104,010 - $137,821. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an innovative, service oriented leader with strong analytical, communication, leadership and managerial skills. Duties: The individual selected for this position will direct and manage all staff operations of the New Jersey Judiciary’s Appellate Division.  The Clerk is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all operations in three major areas of responsibility: Case Management (7,000 appeals filed annually); Administrative Services (transcript production, facilities, personnel, information technology and budget); and Central Appellate Research.  The selected candidate will be expected to develop goals and strategies for accomplishing objectives; analyze current case processing methods; devise streamlined and expedited workflow systems, and implement new processes while assuring a high level of quality control.  This individual will effectively manage and develop approximately 200 professional and support staff; work directly with the judges in the exercise of their non-adjudicative duties; lead the Appellate Division staff in providing support to the 35 Appellate Division judges; serve on various management and policy committees; and assure excellent service to attorneys and litigants.  The Clerk is appointed by the Supreme Court and reports to the Presiding Judge for Administration of the Appellate Division. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.  Seven years of management 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 para-professional 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)

CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR: Fifth Appellate District, Fresno, CA. Summary: Under policy direction of the Administrative Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, the Clerk/Administrator serves as the court's executive officer with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing with full authority and accountability for the management of the Office of the Clerk of the Court and all non-judicial administrative support activities for an entire appellate court. The Fifth Appellate District covers nine counties located in central California: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne. The court is located in the downtown area of Fresno. Duties: Plans and implements administrative and operational programs and policies for the court and for the Office of the Clerk of the Court; Directs, plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff, often through subordinate managers and/or supervisors; oversees or provides for the selection, training, professional development, and discipline of staff; supervises assigned staff; Develops and/or revises administrative policies and procedures subject to the approval of the Administrative Presiding Justice; Reviews and responds to correspondence and inquiries regarding interpretation of court policies and procedures; Develops, administers, and monitors the budget of the appellate court; Coordinates facility and space planning; Manages the procurement of supplies and equipment; Ensures a full range of human resources support is provided for the court; Coordinates information systems activities; Administers a variety of business services support including telephone systems, fax capability, and mail and duplicating services; Coordinates court security; Represents the court to internal and external customers, including the other branches of government, on issues pertaining to the court; and Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree, preferably in court administration or a related field, and six years of court or business management experience, including a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible management experience.  A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience; or two years as an Assistant Clerk/Administrator or Clerk of the Court, or three years as an Assistant Clerk with the Judicial Branch. Salary: $10,214 -$12,639/mth (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an innovative, service-oriented leader with strong analytical, communication, leadership and managerial skills. Duties: The individual selected for this position will direct and manage all staff operations of the New Jersey Judiciary’s Appellate Division. The Clerk is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all operations in three major areas of responsibility: Case Management (7,000 appeals filed annually); Administrative Services (transcript production, facilities, personnel, information technology and budget); and Central Appellate Research.  The selected candidate will be expected to develop goals and strategies for accomplishing objectives; analyze current case processing methods; devise streamlined and expedited workflow systems, and implement new processes while assuring a high level of quality control. This individual will effectively manage and develop approximately 200 professional and support staff; work directly with the judges in the exercise of their non-adjudicative duties; lead the Appellate Division staff in providing support to the 35 Appellate Division judges; serve on various management and policy committees; and assure excellent service to attorneys and litigants. The Clerk is appointed by the Supreme Court and reports to the Presiding Judge for Administration of the Appellate Division. Qualifications: EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE:  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. SUBSTITUTION: 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: $93,062 – $127,550 (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)

APPELLATE COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Appellate Court Services Division, Salem, OR. Duties: As delegated by the State Court Administrator, the position of Appellate Court Administrator performs the statutory array of administrative duties and responsibilities of the court administrator (clerk of court) for the appellate courts under ORS 8.110(1) and provides for effective administration of these operations for the Oregon Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The position manages and supervises the units and programs of the Appellate Court Services Division and is responsible for proper stewardship of its personnel resources and of the related budget, financial, capital and technological resources and facilities and for its proper carrying out of court administrative processes and procedures. The position actively participates in the coordination and oversight for the internal planning, preparation, training and implementation of the e-commerce and other electronic business processes for the appellate courts. The position is also responsible for oversight and coordination of record-keeping functions regarding admissions to the practice of law, issuing certificates of good standing, and other requirements performed for the Supreme Court and State Court Administrator for enforcement or administration of the practice of law in Oregon as required by law. This position works with the Chief Justice, Chief Judge and State Court Administrator on identifying, evaluating and addressing internal and external issues related to the effective and efficient administrative performance and functioning of the appellate courts and its court operations. The position is responsible for strategic planning, performance measurement and development, evaluation and implementation of new initiatives to improve services and respond to the needs of those courts and the public in a manner that also is consistent with the goals and objectives of the OJD. The position has responsibility for the appropriate communication and representation of public information and administrative issues externally to the circuit courts, bar, other government entities, media and public; provides for related outreach, training and education opportunities and keeps current web based information on the appellate courts and on changes to court procedures and rules. The position is responsible for ensuring the currency and effectiveness of the security, emergency preparedness and business continuity plans involving the operations of appellate courts and the ACSD. The position must ensure the necessary compliance with state and OJD requirements and the necessary coordination of OJD relevant policies, procedures and communications as appropriate to meet and respond to the needs of the courts and the public it serves. Qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree in Court Administration, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field, and three years of recent management experience. A Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in Court Administration, Public or Business Administration may substitute for one year of the required experience. Applicants without the relevant educational background may substitute recent court management experience on a year for year basis. Applicants with less than the required management experience may substitute court administrative experience on a year for year basis when that experience demonstrates: considerable knowledge of the administrative and judicial functions of the court; experience leading/supervising employees; experience developing and implementing court policy, goals, objectives and priorities in conjunction with executive management; and knowledge and experience in accounting procedures and principles, including budget management. Preference may be given to applicants with recent court administration experience, or with experience working in the Oregon court system. Preference may be given to applicants with relevant advanced degrees. Salary: $5,289-$8,205 per month. (2008)

CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR OF AN APPELLATE COURT: California Judiciary, Courts of Appeal. Summary: Under policy direction, serves as the court’s executive officer with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing with full authority and accountability the management of the Office of the Clerk of the Court and all non-judicial administrative support activities for an entire appellate court; performs related work as assigned. Duties: Plans and implements administrative and operational programs and policies for the court and for the Office of the Clerk of the Court. Directs, plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff, often through subordinate managers and/or supervisors; oversees or provides for the selection, training, professional development, and discipline of staff; supervises assigned staff. Develops and/or revises administrative policies and procedures. Reviews and responds to correspondence and inquiries regarding interpretation of court policies and procedures. Develops, administers, and monitors budget of an appellate court. Coordinates facility and space planning. Manages the procurement of supplies and equipment. Ensures a full range of human resources support is provided for the court. Coordinates information systems activities. Administers a variety of business services support including telephone systems, fax capability, and mail and duplicating services. Coordinates court security. Represents the court to internal and external customers, including the other branches of government, on issues pertaining to the court. Qualifications: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in court administration or a related field, and six years of court management experience, including a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible management experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience OR Two years as an Assistant Clerk/Administrator or Clerk of the Court, or three years as an Assistant Clerk. (2008)

ASSISTANT CIRCUIT EXECUTIVE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT: The Office of the Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, Atlanta, GA. Summary: The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Circuit Executive. The incumbent supervises a staff of five. The principle responsibilities of this position are to provide oversight and coordination concerning matters related to Judicial Council and Court operations. Duties: Exercising aspects of administrative control of certain non-judicial activities of the Court of Appeals of the circuit; providing oversight to internal operations of the office of the circuit executive. Assisting the circuit executive in developing organizational goals and objectives, including the establishment and adjustment of long range schedules, priorities and deadlines for the completion of work assignments. Assisting the circuit executive in establishing policy. Establishing operating guidelines and procedures to implement established policy. Studying continuing problems with carrying out the responsibilities of the office of the circuit executive and recommending necessary corrective actions. Assigning and explaining work requirements for new or changed programs, functions, goals and processes to court unit executives and top level managers and supervisors within the Court of Appeals for the circuit. Serving as representative and consultant on various nation-wide advisory committees and providing consultation for the judiciary in such areas as fair employment practices reporting, judiciary accounting system, and circuit judicial conference policies and procedures. Assisting in administering the personnel system of the Court of Appeals of the circuit; serving as personnel officer for the circuit executive’s office. Developing and enforcing a system of internal financial controls for the office of the circuit executive. Developing and managing the budgetary cycle of the Court of Appeals for the circuit, continually assessing the needs of the court and the office of the circuit executive, and aiding in the preparation of budgetary requests for the court. Serving as the primary contact for formal financial audits of the Court of Appeals. Managing a modern accounting system. Providing oversight, general supervision, and coordination of the office secretarial staff, the circuit’s budget administrator, financial analyst, and administrative assistant for finances. Developing and overseeing a responsive office filing system as well as overseeing the preservation of circuit archives. Conducting studies relating to the business and administration of the courts within the circuit and preparing administration of the courts within the circuit and preparing appropriate recommendations and reports to the Chief Judge, the Judicial Council, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Overseeing court operations of the judiciary’s accounting system, FAS₄T, and such financial reports, internal controls and system access as required and needed for effective court operations. Overseeing the updating, printing and distribution of circuit directories to judges and staff. Assisting in the coordination of court ceremonies and official photographs as necessary. Representing the circuit as its liaison to courts within various states in which the circuit is located, the Marshal’s office, state and local bar associations, civic groups, news media, and other private ad public groups having interest in the administration of the circuit. Serving as property disposal officer for the court. Working with database design to facilitate operations and maintenance of property disposal and judicial conference databases. Serving as procurement officer for the circuit executive’s office, advising operational policies and procedures, internal controls, and procurement file maintenance. Researching and evaluating potential circuit judicial conference sites; planning and coordinating judicial conferences. Assisting in planning and coordinating special court events. Preparing periodic reports to the circuit and to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, including recommendations for the expeditious disposition of the business of the circuit. Qualifications: Applicants must have a high school diploma and preferably be a graduate of an accredited college or university; advanced degree in public or business administration and/or law is desirable. Experience working in a legal and/or court environment, particularly appellate courts and/or federal courts is desirable. Three years of specialized experience, including more than one year equivalent to work at CL29. Salary: $89,540 - $116,432. (2006)  

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Assistant Court Administrator/Clerk

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Professional and Governmental Services, Professional Services Unit, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experience professional to work under the general direction of the Chief, Professional Services. Duties: This individual will perform investigative, legal, professional and administrative duties in connection with the Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (ACJC). The selected individual will perform the duties of Chief Investigator for the ACJC; planning, coordinating and conducting confidential and sensitive investigations; assign tasks to investigative staff, mentor staff and provide direction and feedback; recommend and develop new or revised administrative procedures to ensure efficient unit operation; explain the jurisdiction and procedures of the ACJC to potential grievants; and prepare detailed correspondence and reports in appropriate investigative style, as well as other related work as required. 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 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. Excellent writing skills are desirable. Salary: $59,570 - $92,839. (2009)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Illinois Supreme Court, Court Services Division. Springfield, IL. Summary: The Illinois Supreme Court, Springfield, IL seeks an Assistant Director, Court Services Division. 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 Director, preparing summaries of pending and enacted legislation for the Chief Circuit Judges and circuit court clerks. Qualifications: A minimum of seven years of experience, preferably at a senior management level in court administration. Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong working knowledge of the Illinois Judicial Branch and the functions of the state courts at all levels. Candidates must have superb written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated leadership in personnel and project management. Preferred candidates will demonstrate competencies in strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify emerging issues. A professional or advanced degree is required. (2008)

APPELLATE COURT ASSISTANT: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Under the direct supervision of higher level court clerical personnel, Appellate Court Assistants perform basic court clerical tasks related to court proceedings in the Appellate Divisions or the Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court. An Appellate Court Assistant provides procedural information, reviews court documents for accuracy and completeness, prepares vouchers and purchase orders, and may oversee the work of office clerical personnel. Duties: Responds to telephone and written inquiries from the general public, lawyers, and litigants concerning court procedures and practices. Accepts court papers and reviews them for accuracy and completeness. Prepares vouchers and purchase orders. Prepares lists of cases which are ready for argument and provides information concerning the court calendar. Prepares face sheets for new cases, indexes cases, posts information to records and files motions, orders and other papers. Compiles data related to court proceedings for use in statistical reports. Reviews expenditures to ensure accurate appropriation of budget funds. Prepares draft responses to inquiries from incarcerated defendants. May assign tasks to office clerical staff and ensure that their work has been satisfactorily completed. Qualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of relevant clerical experience; or Four (4) years of relevant clerical experience.

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 3: AOC, Trenton, NJ, Appellate Division. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to oversee the case processing activities of two teams of professionals and clerical staff members. Duties: Specific duties will include monitoring, evaluating, leading and overseeing the work activities of the two team supervisors. In addition, the selected candidate will develop strategies to ensure efficiency of the operation, monitor workflow, provide direction in order to achieve goals and assure that quality standards are met. Additional duties also include: communicating directly with outside agencies to resolve case processing issues, conduct performance evaluations for supervisory staff, and work directly with the Appellate Division Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Presiding Judge for Administration in the formulation of policies related to the processing of all criminal appeals. Perform other related work as required. 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 a field related to the technical, administrative or case processing competency being supervised. 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: $57,733 - $90,294. (2007)

SENIOR COURT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Arizona Supreme Court, Phoenix, AZ. Summary: Ready to utilize your expert knowledge, experience and skills in a dynamic work environment? This position produces a wide range of complex projects that involve planning, researching and analyzing court administration and operations that result in improving and increasing efficiency of the court system. Duties: Serves as project leader in planning, managing and implementing projects for improving court operations including, but not limited to, developing appropriate statewide case processing time standards for all case types; establishing plans for caseflow management programs to meet case processing timelines; and, implementation of strategic initiatives. This position is also responsible for providing specialized technical assistance to judges, administrative judicial officers, executive court management and judicial committees and commissions on a variety of issues related to court operations, program development and statewide policies. Serves as faculty and participates in development of training all levels of court personnel on caseflow techniques. Qualifications: Advanced degree in a related field and graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in public or judicial administration, criminology, political science or a related social science. Seven years experience in court administration and operations with experience managing complex court related projects. Also requires operational experience with the fundamental principles of caseflow management and differentiated case management in addition to demonstrated experience designing and implementing effective case management plans for a trial court. Successful candidates should have the ability to staff, coordinate and facilitate Supreme Court committees and have knowledge or insight into future court trends and emerging policy issues affecting trial courts. Graduation from the NCSC Court Executive Development Program (CEDP) is preferred.

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Appellate Court Attorneys/Legal Counsel

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

APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY: Los Angeles, CA. Summary: Division Seven of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an attorney position on its Central Staff to work directly with Presiding Justice Dennis M. Perluss. The position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual. Duties: Duties of a Central Staff attorney include: assisting in the drafting of bench memoranda and opinions in assigned cases and reviewing memoranda and proposed opinions in cases assigned to other justices of the Court of Appeal. These responsibilities require that the attorney carefully and accurately review appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise and well-organized memoranda and proposed opinions; and make recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. The attorney must also perform other related work as required. Qualifications: Active membership in the State Bar of California and: Level C: Equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience; or, one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch. Level D: Equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience; or, one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch. Additional experience in excess of the minimum qualifications in civil trial or appellate litigation; Experience in exercising adjudicatory (as opposed to solely advocacy) skills; Exceptional research, analytical and writing skills; Broad and practical knowledge of the law; Familiarity with appellate practice; Mature and sound judgment; Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the staff and court; and Ability to discuss issues thoroughly and to work independently while welcoming supervision and editing of one’s work product. Salary: Level C: $6,472 and $8,223 per month (Starting salary will vary between $6,472 and $7,119/month). Level D: $7,449 to $9,940 per month (Starting salary will vary between $7,449 and $8,194/month. (2007)

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

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

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

STAFF ATTORNEY: U.S. Courts for the Tenth Circuit, Denver Colorado. Summary: The Office of Staff Counsel for the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking highly qualified, experienced attorney to serve as staff attorney to the full court. The office currently consists of nineteen attorneys and four support staff. Duties: The Office of Staff Counsel’s principal responsibility is to recommend to the court the disposition of substantive motions, appeals decided without oral argument, original proceedings, and emergency matters. Staff attorneys confer with the judges, conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda, and draft proposed opinions. Because staff attorneys must be able to advise the judges on difficult, varied, and important legal issues, the court is highly selective in its hiring. The court is looking for individuals who can analyze complex legal issues thoroughly and efficiently and express themselves clearly, both orally and in writing. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school. Admission t practice before the highest court of a state/territory of the U.S. Strong academic background. Superior legal research, analytical, writing, and editing skills. At least one year legal experience after graduation. Preference for court legal staff experience or judicial law clerk experience. Salary: $62,919 - $74,343. (2006)

CHILD SUPPORT / FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST VI: Court Services Division, Arizona Supreme Court. Summary: Do you have specialized knowledge in family law, child support, domestic violence and related Arizona laws, rules and procedures? Would you enjoy being part of a team that utilizes the most current social science research on children and families to develop policies and procedures which enhance existing laws or create new ones? The Court Services Division’s Court Programs Unit is looking for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can see big-picture perspectives and has the ability to consolidate input from a variety of people and organizations in an objective manner. Duties: This position provides staff support to the Domestic Relations Committee and Child Support Committee, Arizona Legislative Committees, and their related subcommittees. This position assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of statewide plans for family law education on children’s issues and develops and/or performs statewide training for judicial officers and court staff on family law and child support. This position is also responsible for grant fund administration, serves as the project manager for the quadrennial review of Arizona’s child support guidelines and develops selected procedures manuals, booklets and family law website content for use by self-represented litigants. Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field. Five years’ experience in a general jurisdiction court, including three years as a court administrator or five years’ experience working in an administrative office of a court doing improvement projects. Law degree and legal experience preferred. Successful candidates should have the ability to staff, coordinate and facilitate Supreme Court/Legislative committees and have knowledge or insight into future court trends and emerging policy issues affecting trial courts. Also requires excellent interpersonal skills for working effectively with legislators, judges, court staff, the State Bar, governmental agencies and the public, as well as experience in team building, strategic planning, and excellent project management skills. (2006)  

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