Court Services Officer Trainee

Court Services Officer Trainee

This listing closes on 11/24/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer New Jersey Courts

Salary

$50,776.88 - $80,037.83 Annually

Location

Passaic Vicinage, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 2026-13439

Central Office/Vicinage Passaic Vicinage

Division Civil

Opening Date 10/30/2026

Closing Date 11/24/2026 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 Information

• Court Services Officer Trainee

• Minimum

Salary

50,776.88 Maximum A: 80,037.83 Maximum B: 76,035.93

Should additional positions become available within five (5) months of the closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Passaic Vicinage Civil Division is seeking individuals with strong case management, communication, and analytical skills. These individuals will be responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition, analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices; working with the judges and team leaders to set priorities; assisting in creating and maintaining credible trial calendars; organizing workload to ensure efficiency; reviewing reports to ensure case compliance; and managing cases in alignment with all directives and court rules; responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and self-represented litigants; conducting settlement conferences for various civil case types; responding to customers regarding procedures and or the status of cases; and other related duties as 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.

Example of Duties

IF APPLICABLE The selected candidate will be required to work a non-traditional work week, which will include Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and after hours on-call responsibilities. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

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 thirty (30) semester hour credits. An Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience as described above.

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

• 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.