Part-Time Family Mediation Administrative Specialist AS4

New Jersey Courts; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary in Somerville, NJ seeks a part-time Administrative Specialist 4 in the Family Division to mediate custody and parenting time cases. The role supports the Assistant Family Division Manager and requires prior mediation experience and a bachelor’s degree with four years in case management or dispute resolution.

The position emphasizes regular presence at the worksite, 944-hour annual limit, and potential extension beyond six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years of professional case management or dispute resolution experience preferred.
• Substitution: more paraprofessional/professional experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• Foreign degrees require evaluation by a recognized service (e.g., NACES).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and perform duties requiring standing and moving.

Responsibilities

• Mediate custody and parenting time.
• Conduct case conferencing.
• Conduct Parent Education classes.
• Submit monthly statistical reports.
• Implement legislative enactments and court rules relating to case processing.
• Plan implementation of projects or programs.
• Stay current on laws and rules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mediation

Case management

Dispute resolution

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Parent education

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years experience in professional case management and/or dispute resolution

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary in Somerville, NJ seeks a part-time Administrative Specialist 4 in the Family Division to mediate custody and parenting time cases. The role supports the Assistant Family Division Manager and requires prior mediation experience and a bachelor’s degree with four years in case management or dispute resolution.

The position emphasizes regular presence at the worksite, 944-hour annual limit, and potential extension beyond six months.