Civil Mediation & Case Management Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work up to 2 days

Job summary

The Passaic Vicinage of the New Jersey Judiciary seeks a highly motivated Administrative Specialist 4 (AS4) to review filings, mediate civil division cases, and provide case management assistance to the Presiding Judge for specialty case types. Experience in landlord-tenant matters and dispute resolution is preferred.

Hybrid work may include up to 2 remote days; requires reliable home internet and MFA setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of professional case management and/or dispute resolution experience.
• Experience reviewing court filings for compliance with statutes and directives.
• Experience as a court‑appointed mediator or settlement agent preferred but not required.

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, and negotiating skills; understand the litigation process.
• Review, interpret, and analyze written materials; develop policies or procedures for efficient operations.
• Possess strong decision‑making skills and provide direction and feedback.
• Analyze cases under existing 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 and dispute resolution

Case management

Civil litigation knowledge

Communication and negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Passaic Vicinage of the New Jersey Judiciary seeks a highly motivated Administrative Specialist 4 (AS4) to review filings, mediate civil division cases, and provide case management assistance to the Presiding Judge for specialty case types. Experience in landlord-tenant matters and dispute resolution is preferred.

Hybrid work may include up to 2 remote days; requires reliable home internet and MFA setup.