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The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, seeks a strong and well-organized legal writer to be tasked with drafting motions and briefs after file review and legal research, including primarily motions for final discipline (R. 1:20-13) and reciprocal discipline (R. 1:20-14), as well as related memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, complaints, correspondence, and other disciplinary filings.

Candidate will be expected to assist with standard complexity investigations of R. 1:20-20 post disciplinary compliance matters to ensure compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court. Candidate will also assist other Deputy Ethics counsel with post discipline monitoring and or complex investigations.

The candidate may also be required to conduct research and other writing projects as directed by executive management.

Note: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Salary range is $73,838.98 - $109,322.18. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.

Job Requirements: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and one (1) year of experience in legal research as well as analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations and/or legislation.

Candidates with appellate experience and or well-developed legal writing skills preferred.

Substitution: One (1) year of experience as a Judicial Law Clerk may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

License: Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

To Apply: Applicants can click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to apply online by April 28, 2024.

For additional information please visit www.njcourts.gov and reference Job # 2024-09575, Assistant Deputy Ethics Counsel (Attorney 1).

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Trenton, NJ 08611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person