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First Assistant Counsel (Court Executive 3A)

Looking for a: Attorney
Practice Area: Government, Public Sector & Public Interest
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $110,000
Job Duration: Permanent
Job Description:

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Applicants who previously applied need not reapply.

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.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent managerial, organizational, analytical and writing skills to serve as First Assistant Counsel in the Office of Board Counsel (OBC) to the newly established Attorney Regulatory Board (ARB) of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The ARB was created by the Court to serve as the post-disciplinary arm of the attorney disciplinary system in New Jersey, with an array of responsibilities spanning the adjudication of petitions for readmission following disbarment to compliance and other supervisory functions.

The selected candidate, under the supervision of Chief Counsel, will provide expert legal advice to the ARB on all post-disciplinary matters, including the proper adjudication of petitions for readmission from disbarment. First Assistant Counsel is expected to provide the ARB with cogent advice on the procedures governing readmission from disbarment, consistent with the newly established Court Rules. First Assistant Counsel will develop internal operating procedures, rules, and policies to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to disciplinary case law. The selected candidate will also work closely with information technology experts to analyze the OBC’s computer and information systems, to ensure that the technological needs of the attorney regulatory system and the Judiciary are being met.

First Assistant Counsel must possess and demonstrate leadership and sound judgment, must lead by example, and remain prepared at all times to implement ARB policy and direct the OBC staff should Chief Counsel be absent or unavailable. Furthermore, First Assistant Counsel must have the ability to oversee diverse responsibilities in the administration of the OBC, including but not limited to supervising, either directly or indirectly, other managing attorneys and staff attorneys as well as a number of technical, administrative, and support personnel.

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:

* Interact and work closely with ARB Members, employees and managers of the Court, and managers from the OAE and the New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, developing practices and procedures to ensure that all entities within the attorney regulatory system analyze and apply policies as uniformly as possible related to post-disciplinary matters.
* Oversee and draft advisory memoranda to the ARB Members pertaining to petitions for readmission and reinstatement.
* Supervise staff attorneys, providing guidance on the appropriate recommendations to make to the ARB regarding readmission as well as other staff, including, but not limited to support staff assigned to docketing, monitoring R. 1:20-20 and conditions compliance, and readmission.
* Oversee oral argument, evidentiary hearings, and drafting and transmittal of the ARB’s decisions to the Court.

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

Note: Excellent legal research and legal writing skills are essential for success in this role.

Salary range is $ 110,781.43 – $ 169,790.26. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.

Job Requirements: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and four (4) years of managerial experience; seven (7) years of responsibility in the practice of law as an attorney; and four (4) years of supervision of professional staff.

Substitution: One year of experience as a Judicial Law Clerk may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

License: Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active.

To Apply:

Applicants can apply online by December 2, 2024 at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/njjudiciary/jobs/4701384/first-assistant-counsel-court-executive-3a?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

For additional information please visit www.njcourts.gov and reference Job # 2024-10630, First Assistant Counsel (Court Executive 3A).

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Posted On: November 21, 2024 at 1:39 pm