REPOST- Administrative Specialist 4 (Court Mediator) Civil Division

*REPOST- APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.*

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 Burlington Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, professional individual to assist in the management of General Equity, Probate, Foreclosure, Civil and Special Civil cases as an Administrative Specialist 4 - Court Mediator.

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.

• Preparing for and convening mediation hearings and other conferences, and reporting results to the Court. During these sessions, the employee will facilitate communication and the exchange of information between counsel and parties in order to identify case issues and problems in an attempt to bring the matter to resolution without the necessity of trial, or to assist with the preparation of the case for trial. To be effective, this individual must demonstrate excellent persuasive communication, listening and negotiating skills, as well as excellent creative thinking skills and an understanding of the litigation process.
• Review, interpret and analyze written materials, as well as develop administrative control systems and policies or procedures to ensure efficient operations relative to the mediation programs and case management.
• Using strong decision-making skills, this individual will act as a lead worker, provide direction and feedback, analyze cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices, respond to employee, attorney, litigant or citizen complaints, explain judiciary policies or procedures to clients or customers.
• Perform other related duties as required.