When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $49,096.79 to $80,436.91 for Schedule A, and $49,096.79 to $76,415.06 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The New Jersey Judiciary is searching for an individual to join a case processing team in the Appellate Division. The selected candidate must have strong working knowledge of computers and systems in order to manage data files for uploading into the Appellate Division's case processing system (ACME); provide quality control on all electronic documents reviewed; respond to case processing questions from judges, staff and litigants; upload and review transcripts to ensure compliance with court rules and established appellate practices and prepare and process Sentencing Oral Argument calendars and approve electronic document files. The position will be responsible for the management of a caseload consisting of criminal and less complicated appeals in accordance with court rules and established practices. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to navigate through the electronic filing system by reviewing documents in both eCourts Appellate and the Appellate case management system (ACME).

REMOTE WORK: 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.

• Review and process new criminal sentencing appeals and associated documents

• Review Notices of appeal

• Process Motions to the Court

• Review Briefs and appendices

• Monitor appeals for timely filings

• Review electronic documentation in ecourts appellate and ACME case management system

• Investigate and resolve overdue transcripts.

• Coordinate sound recording for SOA and Order to Show Cause hearings

• Train new sound recorders on the operation of court recording equipment

• Verify and update attorney designations

• Verify, process and file protective orders
• Perform other related duties as required

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)