Attorney 1
New Jersey CourtsAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-13154
Department: Central Office
Division: Supreme Court (Lawyers' Fund)
Job classification: Attorney 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal, Professional
Summary
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 $81,866.60 to $127,586.80 for Schedule A, and $81,866.60 to $121,207.46 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 June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (the “Fund”) is a Committee of the Supreme Court of New Jersey which exists to return client trust monies that have been stolen by disciplined or deceased New Jersey attorneys. The Fund seeks an experienced attorney who is highly organized and detail oriented with excellent legal writing, analytical and communication skills to serve as Deputy Counsel. This position is responsible for the Fund’s collection practice, securing recovery from respondents indebted to the Fund as well as procuring payment from collateral sources and representing the Fund in legal proceedings in both State and Federal court.
The Fund’s Deputy Counsel also serves as Secretary to the Fund’s Board of Trustees and is primarily responsible for updating the Fund’s Code of Policy as well as maintaining records of Board meetings and determinations. The Deputy Counsel is a key member of the Fund’s Legal Team, working under the supervision of the Deputy Director and in coordination with the Fund’s Director, Senior Counsel, Investigator, paralegals and other staff, to maximize recovery and ensure the accuracy of Trustee records.
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.
Examples of duties
- Represent the Fund in Superior Court and Bankruptcy Court proceedings, preparing all necessary pleadings
- Work with the Fund’s Investigator and paralegal staff to identify assets and execute as appropriate to secure repayment to the Fund
- Conduct negotiations and propose repayment plans to the Fund’s Trustees based upon the financial situation of respondents
- Monitor respondent status including tracking respondent’s place of residence, employment and assets to increase Fund recoveries
- Monitor and enforce compliance with respondent payment plans
- Represent the Fund at Comprehensive Enforcement Program hearings
- Compile Trustee meeting minutes, determination lists and other proceeding records
- Analyze claims for precedential value and track updates to revise the Fund’s Code of Policy annually
- Prepare banking reconciliations for the Fund’s checking and emergent accounts in conjunction with the Fund’s accountant
- Monitor status of filed “No-Discipline” claims and recommend conversion or dismissal of
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