Administrative Specialist 4 - Family Division
Apply NowCompany: New Jersey Courts
Location: Newark, NJ 07104
Description:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Newark, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-11320
Central Office/Vicinage: Essex Vicinage
Division: Family
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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 $76,423.34 to $119,103.64 for Schedule A, and $76,423.34 to $113,148.46 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 - Essex Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our winning team. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager), Court Executive 1B (Assistant Family Division Manager) and/or Court Services Supervisor 2, handle custody and parenting time and child welfare mediations; child support, domestic violence, and juvenile hearings. The candidate will also mentor and coach lower level administrative professional employees; develop policies or procedures to ensure efficient operations; facilitate discussion among federal, state, vicinage, county or local officials; plan implementation of projects or programs; coordinate work between units or teams; develop communication plans within or outside the organization or unit; keep up-to-date on current trends, laws and rules and perform other duties as assigned. Experience with committees, and conducting hearings would be helpful.
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office would also be helpful.
NOTE: Including a cover letter is encouraged, but not required.
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.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a graduate degree or certification of advanced training in a behavioral or social science and completion of a recognized mediation training program consisting of 40 hours of instruction and Four years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: mediation, counseling, family intake, crisis intervention, custody/visitation dispute investigations and/or child support. This professional experience shall have included supervised clinical experience in mediation.
Substitution: At the discretion of the Assignment Judge relevant experience may be substituted for either the graduate degree or clinical experience, or both. Note: In special circumstances and at the request of the Assignment Judge, the Administrative Office of the Courts may temporarily approve for a one year period an applicant who has not yet completed the specialized family mediation training, provided the applicant has at least three years of experience as a Mediator or a combination of mediation experience and service in Family Part, has co-mediated in a CDR program with an experienced family mediator, and certifies to the intention to complete the specialized training within one year following the temporary approval.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See)
Supplemental Information
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.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
Location : Newark, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-11320
Central Office/Vicinage: Essex Vicinage
Division: Family
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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 $76,423.34 to $119,103.64 for Schedule A, and $76,423.34 to $113,148.46 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 - Essex Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our winning team. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager), Court Executive 1B (Assistant Family Division Manager) and/or Court Services Supervisor 2, handle custody and parenting time and child welfare mediations; child support, domestic violence, and juvenile hearings. The candidate will also mentor and coach lower level administrative professional employees; develop policies or procedures to ensure efficient operations; facilitate discussion among federal, state, vicinage, county or local officials; plan implementation of projects or programs; coordinate work between units or teams; develop communication plans within or outside the organization or unit; keep up-to-date on current trends, laws and rules and perform other duties as assigned. Experience with committees, and conducting hearings would be helpful.
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office would also be helpful.
NOTE: Including a cover letter is encouraged, but not required.
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.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a graduate degree or certification of advanced training in a behavioral or social science and completion of a recognized mediation training program consisting of 40 hours of instruction and Four years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: mediation, counseling, family intake, crisis intervention, custody/visitation dispute investigations and/or child support. This professional experience shall have included supervised clinical experience in mediation.
Substitution: At the discretion of the Assignment Judge relevant experience may be substituted for either the graduate degree or clinical experience, or both. Note: In special circumstances and at the request of the Assignment Judge, the Administrative Office of the Courts may temporarily approve for a one year period an applicant who has not yet completed the specialized family mediation training, provided the applicant has at least three years of experience as a Mediator or a combination of mediation experience and service in Family Part, has co-mediated in a CDR program with an experienced family mediator, and certifies to the intention to complete the specialized training within one year following the temporary approval.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See)
Supplemental Information
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.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
- State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
- Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
- Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
- Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
- Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
- NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
- Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans