Administrative Specialist 4 (Court Mediator - Family)

Administrative Specialist 4 (Court Mediator - Family)

Job Details

Administrative Specialist 4 (Court Mediator - Family)

This listing closes on 10/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

New Jersey Courts

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Bergen Vicinage, 10 Main Street, Suite 425, Hackensack, NJ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-13466

Central Office/Vicinage

Bergen Vicinage

Division

Family

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Description

• If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

• 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 $81,866.60 to $127,586.80 for Schedule A, and $81,866.60 to $121,207.46 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.

• JOB DESCRIPTION: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking a professional self-starter to serve as an Administrative Specialist 4 (Court Mediator) in the Family Division. Under the general direction of the Assistant Family Division Manager and/or other high level supervisory officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for mediating children in court cases; custody and parenting time mediation; case conferencing; conduct Parent Education classes; and will serve as a Domestic Violence and/or Child Support Hearing Officer on a consistent monthly basis. The candidate will also mentor and coach other lower-level professional employees; maintain accurate records, submit monthly statistical reports; implement legislative enactments and court rules relating to case processing; plan implementation of projects or programs; develop communication plans within or outside the organization; participate in statewide subcommittees; keep up to date on current trends, laws and rules; perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Example of Duties

• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

• See above Job Description for example of duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and four years of experience in professional case management and/or dispute resolution.

• Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.

• A law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of experience.

• Note: A master’s degree or a law degree from an accredited college or university, may be used as a substitution, not both.

• Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

• Supplemental Information

• Driver's License: Appointees 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.