Court Services Officer Trainee/ Court Services Officer 1

Summary

Court Services Officer 1/Court Services Officer Trainee

The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a self-directed professional with strong communication, technical, organizational, and leadership skills for a Court Services Officer 1/Court Services Officer Trainee position. The ability to work well in a team environment is essential. Under the direction of the Civil Division Manager (Court Executive 2B) and other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will be responsible for:

• Managing case flow and/or monitoring outcomes in the Civil Part and Special Civil Part 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.
• Screening cases for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs.
• Monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and case management orders.
• Responding to inquiries from Judges and attorneys.
• Conducting settlement conferences of civil cases and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases.
• Other related duties as required.

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

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. 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.

Job Description

Court Services Officer 1/Court Services Officer Trainee

The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a self-directed professional with strong communication, technical, organizational, and leadership skills for a Court Services Officer 1/Court Services Officer Trainee position. The ability to work well in a team environment is essential. Under the direction of the Civil Division Manager (Court Executive 2B) and other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will be responsible for:

• Managing case flow and/or monitoring outcomes in the Civil Part and Special Civil Part 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.
• Screening cases for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs.
• Monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and case management orders.
• Responding to inquiries from Judges and attorneys.
• Conducting settlement conferences of civil cases and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases.
• Other related duties as required.

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

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. 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.