Chief, Municipal Court Services – Hybrid/Remote

New Jersey Courts; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Judiciary invites applications for the Chief of the Judicial Services Unit in the Municipal Court Services Division. The role leads legal staff, coordinates with municipal court officials, and supports committees, reporting to the Assistant Director.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days and requires a bachelor’s degree with five years in admin/program management and three years of supervision, plus strong leadership and legal reasoning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years admin/program management experience, including program development and goal achievement; three years of supervisory experience.
• Substitution rules may apply for education with professional experience; see substitution note.
• Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Drafting court rules and administrative procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of the biennial report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts.
• Conducting legal research and writing.
• Analyzing statutes and rules.
• Presenting legal training to municipal court judges, administrators, and other court personnel.
• Providing legal support to municipal court judges.
• Responding to inquiries from the public.
• Working on special projects assigned by supervisory staff; and
• Performing other related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The New Jersey Judiciary invites applications for the Chief of the Judicial Services Unit in the Municipal Court Services Division. The role leads legal staff, coordinates with municipal court officials, and supports committees, reporting to the Assistant Director.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days and requires a bachelor’s degree with five years in admin/program management and three years of supervision, plus strong leadership and legal reasoning.