Senior Administrative Specialist – Municipal Courts Hybrid

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

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary seeks a lead professional to oversee and support the vicinage’s 70 municipal courts. You will monitor compliance, review budgets, and guide court operations while ensuring top-tier customer service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience; a hybrid schedule may allow up to 2 remote days, with required home internet and security steps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including program development/ coordination/ analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing roles.
• Experience with court operations or public service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of the vicinage’s 70 municipal courts.
• Conduct on-site visits, audits, and monitor court operations for compliance.
• Develop backlog reduction plans and support court budgets.
• Mentor court staff and present to judges and administrators.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Customer service oriented

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Law degree substitution for experience

Tools

ATS/ACS

PCSAM

PageCenter

Web Reports

ODR

eCourts

Zoom

Teams

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary seeks a lead professional to oversee and support the vicinage’s 70 municipal courts. You will monitor compliance, review budgets, and guide court operations while ensuring top-tier customer service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience; a hybrid schedule may allow up to 2 remote days, with required home internet and security steps.