Hybrid Administrative Specialist, Family Division

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

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary seeks a conscientious professional to join the Family Division as a hearing officer and mediator, handling child support hearings, taking testimony, and establishing records. You will draft findings and recommendations, and support judges in complex family cases.

Under supervision, you will train staff, inform litigants of rights and available services, collect statistics, operate audio/video equipment, and participate in committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of professional case management and/or dispute resolution experience.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of laws and rules governing family court matters; ability to draft reports and findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings on child support matters and requests for temporary restraining orders.
• Take testimony and establish a record; make findings of fact and case recommendations.
• Draft comprehensive, case-specific reports when necessary; train employees in judiciary policies or procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary seeks a conscientious professional to join the Family Division as a hearing officer and mediator, handling child support hearings, taking testimony, and establishing records. You will draft findings and recommendations, and support judges in complex family cases.

Under supervision, you will train staff, inform litigants of rights and available services, collect statistics, operate audio/video equipment, and participate in committees.