Senior Administrative Specialist - Municipal Court Ops

New Jersey Courts; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work up to 2 days

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a lead professional to oversee and support the vicinage's 70 municipal courts with a customer-focused approach. The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with potential for up to two remote days, requiring a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant professional experience, plus flexibility for travel across multiple courts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with three years of professional experience in program development, coordination, analysis, administration or research.
• Substitution: additional paraprofessional/professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis; master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the vicinage's 70 municipal courts; lead professional in operations.
• Conduct on-site visits, audits, and monitoring for compliance with court rules and policies.
• Develop backlog reduction plans and assist in budget preparation and court consolidation processes.
• Mentor staff, deliver presentations to judges and court administrators, and provide technical assistance.

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years professional experience

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a lead professional to oversee and support the vicinage's 70 municipal courts with a customer-focused approach. The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with potential for up to two remote days, requiring a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant professional experience, plus flexibility for travel across multiple courts.