DESCRIPTION

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $69,594.51 to $120,831.39 for Schedule A, and $69,594.51 to $114,789.82 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule B.

THE JUDICIARY OFFERS A STRONG OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.

The Appellate Division is seeking a supervisor to oversee and coordinate the scheduling and preparation of the court’s weekly calendars. This individual will lead a team of professional and support staff in preparing the court’s yearly calendar and motion schedules; selecting cases and distributing case materials to the court; and providing timely communication of oral argument dates or postponements. Conducts evaluations of staff performance as well as training, coaching, and mentoring staff. Strong customer service and communication skills are required to act as liaison between the Clerk’s Office and the judges or customers. The individual will work closely with fellow supervisors to support the goals of the Appellate Division. Perform other related duties as required.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research.
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate’s degree and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above –OR– a law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/)

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

• Coordinate staff and resources required to conduct virtual oral arguments when needed
• Monitor, assign, evaluate, lead and oversee the work activities and allocate resources of the team
• Develop procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the team
• Manage the inventory of calendar ready appeals in the Appellate Case Management System (ACME)
• Communication with judges, attorneys, self-represented litigants and other interested parties regarding appellate procedures and/or status of appeals
• Manage inquiries or requests from the judges related to calendared cases
• Compile and prepare statistical reports, analyze data and make recommendations to management and the court
• Communicate directly with vicinage staff and law school to arrange for Appellate arguments at various locations
• Oversee the selection and prioritizing of appeals for the weekly calendars
• Resolve conflicts and formula a schedule for each part
• Work closely with the Public Access Supervisor for the new public access initiative
• Arrange for interpreters or other reasonable accommodations when necessary to ensure access and participation in court proceedings