Hybrid Probation Officer - Court Services

New Jersey Courts; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dedicated Probation Officer/Investigator for the Morris-Sussex Vicinage Family Division. You will use knowledge of legal procedures to support case management, prepare for hearings, and coordinate services for families and litigants.

Role requires strong oral and written communication, attention to policy, and ability to work in a hybrid schedule with occasional travel between courts. Equality and integrity are core values of the organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of legal/government procedures helpful.

Responsibilities

• Work in a case-processing team to monitor and enforce court orders.
• Identify client and case-management needs and inform about services.
• Coordinate services for clients and approve continuances per rules.
• Monitor case flow and prepare cases for hearings and trials.
• Record case notes and maintain data for statistics.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree + 24 credits behavioral/social sciences

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dedicated Probation Officer/Investigator for the Morris-Sussex Vicinage Family Division. You will use knowledge of legal procedures to support case management, prepare for hearings, and coordinate services for families and litigants.

Role requires strong oral and written communication, attention to policy, and ability to work in a hybrid schedule with occasional travel between courts. Equality and integrity are core values of the organization.