Municipal Court Career Opportunity

MUNICIPALITY: SCOTCH PLAINS MUNICIPAL COURT

VICINAGE: UNION

POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR                         

POSTING DATE: December 7, 2022                      

DEADLINE DATE: December 21, 2022        

SALARY RANGE: $­­­­­­­­­­­­­50,000-65,000 (COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE)

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time position as Deputy Court Administrator.  Ideal applicant will have experience in Court Administration, case flow management, working knowledge of ATS/ACS Systems.  Detail oriented; strong customer service and organizational skills.  Valid N.J. Driver’s License and High School diploma or equivalent thereof required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering queries and providing information to the public, defendants, and attorneys, perform Quasi-judicial functions. Must be able to take all payments, enter dispositions and schedule cases. Must be able to prepare, review, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly reports, draft correspondence: docket tickets / complaints, accept citizen complaints for filling, process bail, issue bench warrants, must have knowledge of bail reform: comply with New Jersey Rules of Court, Supreme Court Directives, laws and established policies and procedures governing the operation of Municipal Courts. Must have experience with the Zoom platform and moderating virtual court sessions. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus but not required.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:12‐11, et al, all newly appointed deputy municipal court administrators who are not fully accredited or certified must obtain conditional accreditation within six months of the date of appointment, and full accreditation within three years of the date of appointment. The hiring process will comply with Rule 1:34‐3, adopted September 13, 2011.  

Please submit cover letter and resume by December 21, 2022, to:

(NO PHONE CALLS)

Scotch Plains Municipal Court

Jalessa Lewis, C.M.C.A.

430 Park Ave

Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, or;

Via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Township of Scotch Plains is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

** NOTE:  The above local job posting was submitted to the vicinage by the local municipality and is not a State job posting.