Court Services Officer 1 or Court Services Officer Trainee

Court Services Officer 1 or Court Services Officer Trainee

This listing closes on 10/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

New Jersey Courts

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Central Office, 25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-13490

Central Office/Vicinage

Central Office

Division

Tax Court

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 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 $50,776.88 to $80,037.83 for Schedule A, and $50,776.88 to $76,035.93 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 NJ Judiciary is searching for a candidate to join a case management team in the Tax Court. The selected candidate must have a strong working knowledge of computers to manage data files, create and upload documents to an e-filing system, perform case management and prepare and analyze reports and spreadsheets. Candidate must be able to work independently and possess good communication skills to respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.

• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, report generation and computer applications used to manage electronic data files and electronic documents is desired.

• Travel to other Tax Court locations may be necessary

• 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

• Using various Tax Court electronic case management systems, reports, and spreadsheets.

• • Analyze documents for compliance with established rules and procedures and make decisions as to next steps
• • Prepare correspondence, notices, and other court documents
• • Create and schedule calendars for court proceedings
• • Identify, analyze, and resolve case deficiencies
• • Prepare and process filing fees and reconcile daily financial reports
• • Respond to case processing, procedural and technical questions from judges, staff and litigants
• • Develop detailed procedural documents for use by internal and external users
• • Perform other related duties as required

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for a Court Services Officer Trainee:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

• Substitution: Current New Jersey Judiciary employees who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, and one or more of the following: reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This experience may be substituted 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 or professional experience as described above

• Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

• Note: Appointees who successfully complete the twelve-month training period will be eligible for advancement to the Court Services Officer 1 title.

Minimum Qualifications for a Court Services Officer 1:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of paraprofessional experience in case management involving gathering, reviewing and verifying case-related information which shall have included one or more of the following: conducting investigations, monitoring casework flow, interviewing clients or customers for needed information, preparing investigative fact-finding reports and/or writing case notes or other case-related correspondence.

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

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

• Supplemental Information

• Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.

• 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.