Hybrid Court Services Officer – Growth & Impact

New-Jersey-Courts; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking qualified candidates for Court Services Officer Trainee and Court Services Officer 1 roles in New Jersey. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days remote and requires strong case management capabilities across Civil Part workflows.

Responsibilities include docketing, monitoring outcomes, coordinating with Judges, and preparing calendars. A bachelor’s degree is required, with substitutions possible per policy; state residency rules apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Paraprofessional or professional experience may substitute education as described in the notes.

Responsibilities

• Managing case flow and/or monitoring outcomes in the Civil Part and Special Civil Part from docketing through disposition, analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices.
• Working with Judges and team leaders to set priorities.
• Assisting in creating and maintaining credible trial calendars.
• Organizing workload to ensure efficiency.
• Screening cases for referral to dispute resolution programs; reviewing cases for discovery/case management needs.
• Monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and orders.
• Responding to inquiries from Judges and attorneys.
• Conducting settlement conferences of civil cases and other interested parties.
• Other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 2 years paraprofessional/ professional experience

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking qualified candidates for Court Services Officer Trainee and Court Services Officer 1 roles in New Jersey. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days remote and requires strong case management capabilities across Civil Part workflows.

Responsibilities include docketing, monitoring outcomes, coordinating with Judges, and preparing calendars. A bachelor’s degree is required, with substitutions possible per policy; state residency rules apply.