Hourly Administrative Specialist 4- Family Division

Houry Administrative Specialist 4- Family Division

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Hourly Administrative Specialist 4- Family Division

This listing closes on 11/9/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

New Jersey Courts

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Somerset County), 20 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ

Job Type

Hourly (TES)

Job Number

2026-13642

Central Office/Vicinage

Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Somerset County)

Division

Family

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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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 hourly rate for this position is $44.81.

• The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

• The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage is seeking a professional self-starter to serve as a part-time basis as an hourly Administrative Specialist 4 (AS4) 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 custody and parenting time cases and children in court cases. Experience in mediation, counseling, family intake, crisis intervention, custody/visitation dispute investigations and/or child support is preferred.

• Special Note: completion of a recognized mediation training program consisting of 40 hours of instruction is preferred.

• This position is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a fiscal year.

• This is a temporary 6-month position with the possibility of an extension.

• Example of Duties

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Mediate custody and parenting time

• Conduct case conferencing

• Conduct Parent Education classes

• Submit monthly statistical reports

• Implement legislative enactments and court rules relating to case processing

• Plan implementation of projects or programs

• Keep up to date on current trends, laws and rules

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

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's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

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

• 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.