Closing Date: 28th April, 2024
Description:
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, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, is seeking a strong and well-organized legal writer to be tasked with drafting motions and briefs after file review and legal research, including primarily motions for final discipline (R. 1:20-13) and reciprocal discipline (R. 1:20-14), as well as related memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, complaints, correspondence, and other disciplinary filings.
Candidate will also be expected to assist with standard complexity investigations of R. 1:20-20 post disciplinary compliance matters to ensure compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court. Candidate will also assist other Deputy Ethics counsel with post discipline monitoring and or complex investigations.
The candidate may also be required to conduct research and other writing projects as directed by executive management.
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.
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.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and one year of experience in legal research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation.
Candidates with appellate experience and or well developed legal writing skills preferred.
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.