Civil Mediation & Case Management Specialist

New Jersey Courts; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary seeks an Administrative Specialist 4 (AS4) in Passaic Vicinage to review court filings for compliance, mediate cases, and provide case management assistance to the Presiding Judge for specialty case types. Experience in civil practice and as a mediator is preferred but not required.

The role supports a hybrid work schedule with potential for up to two remote workdays, subject to MFA app and home internet requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and four years of professional case management or dispute resolution experience.
• Experience in civil practice relating to Landlord Tenant matters, litigation or dispute resolution preferred but not required.
• Experience as court-appointed mediator or settlement agent preferred but not required.
• Experience working with multilingual customers helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and convene mediation hearings and report results to the Court.
• Facilitate communication between counsel and parties to identify issues and move toward resolution.
• Conduct settlement conferences in Landlord Tenant, Small Claims and Special Civil cases.
• Demonstrate persuasive communication, listening, negotiating, and understanding of the litigation process.
• Review, interpret and analyze written materials and develop procedures to ensure efficient operations.
• Possess strong decision-making skills and provide direction and feedback.
• Analyze cases in accordance with laws, regulations, or professional practices.
• Respond to complaints from employees, attorneys, litigants or citizens.
• Explain judiciary policies or procedures to clients or customers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Mediation

Case management

Communications

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary seeks an Administrative Specialist 4 (AS4) in Passaic Vicinage to review court filings for compliance, mediate cases, and provide case management assistance to the Presiding Judge for specialty case types. Experience in civil practice and as a mediator is preferred but not required.

The role supports a hybrid work schedule with potential for up to two remote workdays, subject to MFA app and home internet requirements.