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BRANCH CHIEF, DOMESTIC RELATIONS: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court Operations Division. 500 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. Summary: The Domestic Relations Branch is responsible for the adjudication of cases involving divorce, custody, adoption, standby guardianship, termination of parental rights, relinquishment of parental rights, visitation, marriage applications and the accurate and secure maintenance of records resulting from these activities. Duties: Incumbent is responsible for the management of staff and operations in the Adoption, Calendaring and Marriage Section of the Branch. Ensures that all filings and branch procedures comply with requirements of all relevant statutes, regulations, rules and business practices. The incumbent plans, develops, administers and evaluates programs and special projects designed to accomplish the Branch functions, submits recommendations and procedures to improve the Branch’s overall operation, instructs staff members on procedures, administers court policies, identifies and addresses the training and development needs of the employees and performs performance evaluations. Responsible for preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual operations reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree plus five (5) years of experience providing leadership and direction in a court or financial office, including. Salary: $89,033 - $115,742 (2010).

FAMILY DIVISION MASTER: Second Judicial District Court. Washoe County, NV. Summary: Under judicial direction, presides over domestic, juvenile, and child support hearings rendering oral and written recommendations; process applications for protective orders, contempts, modifications, and requests for hearings; decide motions and to serve as liaison with a variety of community organizations. Duties: Preside over hearings and assume case management responsibilities over cases involving juvenile delinquency, dependency (abuse/neglect), child support enforcement, paternity, domestic violence protection orders, out-of-state custody orders, and other family issues as assigned by Family Division Judges. Process applications for emergency protection orders including interviewing applicants and preparing orders. Process domestic violence-related motions including contempts, modifications, and requests for hearing. Serve as liaison with other community agencies, including law enforcement, prosecutors, municipal and justice courts with the goal of working toward a consistent, community-wide response to family law issues. Present public speeches and in-service training on family law issues; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of alternative dispute resolution and family law. Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge; skills and abilities would be qualifying. Possession of a certificate of admission to the State Bar of Nevada and current eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Nevada; AND eight (8) years of full-time experience in professional legal work, including four (4) as a practicing attorney. Salary: $76,627.20 to $118,788.80 (2010).

SITE LIAISON: Model Court, Permanency Planning for Children Department, Child Victims Act Model Courts. Reno, NV. Summary: The focus of this position is to serve as a Model Court Liaison to the national Child Victims Act Model Courts and to support the development of other potential Model Court jurisdictions. This Model Court Liaison will be required to build a knowledge base around the dependency OJJDP-funded Model Courts Project which focuses on improving court practice in child abuse and neglect cases; implement the principles of collaboration among court, agencies, and community; and have experience and knowledge in the juvenile justice and dependency systems. Duties: The Model Court Liaison will be responsible for guiding program activities and meeting grant deliverables under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Model Courts Division. Responsibilities will include: meeting planning and implementation; report writing; regular and ongoing communication with assigned Child Victims Act Model Courts, including Lead Judges and Model Court team members; provision of assistance to assigned Model Courts, including site visits, trainings, response to various technical assistance requests, and work with other NCJFCJ departments to coordinate project efforts and technical assistance. The Model Court Liaison will work as a part of the broader Model Court team, as well as perform collaborative planning and decision-making with other PPCD staff and projects. Qualifications: A four-year degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a major or minor in one of the following disciplines: juvenile justice, criminal justice, criminiology, law, sociology, public policy, or a related field. A graduate degree is preferred. Four years relevant work experience is required. Computer literacy is a must. Excellent communication skills, follow-through, diplomacy, and the ability to create and maintain efficient working relationships with co-workers, judges, child welfare professionals, community stakeholders, and allied professionals are a must. Salary: $45,000 - $67,500 (2009).

ADVOCATE CASE MONITOR: Family Court Operations, D.C. Courts. Summary: Incumbent is responsible for assisting the Mental Retardation Volunteer Advocate Coordinator in administrative functions related to volunteer advocates and the daily operations of the D.C. Mental Retardation Volunteer Advocates Program. Duties: Monitors volunteer advocates appointed by the Court for developmentally disabled respondents and their overall case activity. Acts as a liaison between the Volunteer Advocates and the Volunteer Advocate Coordinator of the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Branch and makes recommendations and referrals. Incumbent assists the Volunteer Advocate Coordinator with networking and/or communicating with appropriate agencies, groups, media, or interested individuals to ensure adequate recruitment goals are met. Assists in the training for all assigned volunteer advocates and is responsible for collecting, copying, collating and distributing training material. Responds to public correspondence and other inquiries pertaining to volunteer program. Assists in the production of publications for the Volunteer Advocate Program. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Five (5) years of general administrative or clerical experience, including at least two (2) years of experience with volunteer, advocacy or related programs. Equivalent levels of relevant education may be substituted on a year to year basis. If education is substituted, proof of education must be submitted with the application. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $50,408 - $65,531. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Assistant Family Division Manager, Family Division, Bergen County Justice Center, Superior Court of New Jersey. Hackensack, NJ. Summary: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership and communication skills to oversee all family court operations under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager). Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for assisting in formulating and directing the implementation of Judiciary plans, programs, goals, and policies and procedures and managing Judiciary resources. The candidate selected must also demonstrate the ability to be flexible and to manage successfully within a fast-paced environment. Specific duties will include advising staff on deadlines, rules and regulations; keeping current on legislation, court rules and Judiciary policies affecting the division; interpreting accounting and financial data; preparing statistical reports; recommending personnel actions; evaluating staff performance, mentoring and coaching staff and providing direction and feedback; assessing staff training needs; leading meetings; explaining Judiciary policies and procedures to customers; investigating complaints; assisting in the implementation of operating procedures/systems and performing other duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $69,251.84 - $104,333.67. (2009)

JUDICIARY CLERK 3: Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer Vicinage, Family Division. Trenton, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Judge and Division Manager or other high level supervisory officer, performs specialized court support functions of a confidential nature relating to the management of the judge’s calendar and the procedural stages of case processing, including but not limited to attendance at court. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Open to employees of the Judiciary who have an aggregate of one of service as of the announced closing data in one of the following titles: Judiciary Clerk 2 or Judiciary Account Clerk 1. Eligibility is based on the applicants having achieved all of the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 3 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility for this title. Salary: $33,621.20 - $50,920.86. (2009)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Family Court Social Services, District of Columbia Courts. Summary: Incumbent serves as assistant to the Director and is responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and clerical support to the Director. Serves as the first point of contact for the Office of the Director, and shares with the Director the confidentiality of all office matters. Duties: Responsible for taking, organizing and submitting to the Director all notes and minutes from meetings attended with the Director, and for assisting with the management of the physical plant, fleet vehicles and utilization of parking spaces. Responsible for daily time and attendance of Office staff, and entering data and work schedules into ETAMS. Processes supply orders for the Office through the Pegasys Financial System. Maintains Director’s calendar and schedules appointments as well as conferences. Performs all typing, filing and clerical assistance; responsible for establishing, modifying and maintaining files on reports, correspondences and other materials. Organizes workflow in the Office and prepares and issues written instructions and protocols on office procedures. Receives and distributes all incoming mail; maintains a log of correspondence and ensures that timelines for responses are met. Reviews (as directed) outgoing mail for accuracy, format and conformance with policies, as well as correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, uniform abbreviations and symbols, and factual details. Serves (as directed) as liaison between the Division and HR Division on all personnel matters, and prepares requests for personnel action. Assists in updating and preparing budget information as well as Management Action Plans updates for review and approval. Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressive secretarial or clerical experience, including two (2) years in a social service/law enforcement environment. Education past the high school level, e.g. secretarial training or college, may substitute for general experience, on a year-to-year basis. If education is substituted for experience, proof of education must be submitted with application. Salary: $50,408 - $65,531. (2009)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: Family Court Social Services, District of Columbia Courts. Summary: Incumbent assists the Director in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the Division, as well as the operation of several branches within the Division and shares with the Director the confidentiality of all office matters. Supervises designated Program Managers and interacts with the judiciary, other court system staff and juvenile justice stakeholders essential to maintaining cooperative relationships supporting public safety. Duties: Provides leadership and guidance in critical areas including senior management of contract monitoring and purchase of services, information and technology enhancements, monthly progress and statistical reports generated through use of IJIS, Excel and/or Access, monthly/quarterly fiscal reports, development of the annual budget, participation in capitol development projects, oversight of physical plant, and analysis of emerging legislative measures impacting juvenile probation. Reviews all personnel matters and drafts personnel actions for review and approval. Serves as an experienced member of the senior management team, lending assistance and support toward the accomplishment of objectives. Ensures Management Action Plans are updated annually, and provides quarterly progress reports. Serves as Division central liaison on relevant initiatives. Analyzes state and Federal legislation impacting juvenile justice and delinquency prevention to determine their impact on the Division. Provides oversight and direction regarding mid-level supervision, monitoring of contract vendors, and contract expenditures to support timely case processing. Assists the Director in oversight and supervision including analysis of referral and state/local law, procurement trends using Pegasys transactions and existing databases, and preparation of annual budget requests. Must have a thorough knowledge of Title 16, Chapter 23 of the D.C. Municipal Code and Rules of Procedure, as well as Federal Laws specific to juvenile proceedings. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Business or Public Administration, or other social science, plus six (6) years of experience with social service programs involving juveniles, including three (3) years of management experience. An advanced degree may substitute for some general experience. Proof of education must be submitted with application. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Appointee to position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CERS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. Salary: $120,830 - $153,200. (2009)

ATTORNEY – ASSISTANT FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR: Marin County Superior Court, California. Summary: The attorney will provide legal support to the Family Law Facilitator Office at the Marin Legal Self-Help Center. Duties: Under direction of the Family Law Facilitator, the position provides assistance to customers with family law issues; distributes and assists in the completion of court forms; provides educational and instructional materials to self-represented parents; prepares guideline support calculations; performs legal research; and prepares reports as required. Qualifications: Requires a JD Degree and two years experience as an attorney with an emphasis in family law. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the California State Bar. Bilingual skills in the Spanish language are highly desirable. Salary: $76, 814. (2009)

COURT INVESTIGATOR: Family Court Services, Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, conducts initial and biennial probate investigations related to conservatorship, guardianship and step-parent adoption investigations; visits skilled nursing facilities, board and care facilities, state prisons, county jails, locked psychiatric facilities, state and private hospitals, group homes, schools, homeless shelters, business and private residences; prepares written reports and recommendations for the Court; and to perform related work as assigned. Duties: The Court Investigator provides services as specified in the Family Law and Probate Codes including conservatorship, guardianship, stepparent adoptions and other specialized programs. This class is distinguished from that of the Probate Examiner in that the latter is responsible for conducting specialized probate investigations, summarizing information and making recommendations to the Court. This class reports to the Manager, Family Court Services. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social or behavioral science, criminology, counseling or a field related to the work, and two years of experience in any combination of social/psychological or legal case investigation, accounting or in social service or mental health case management work. Salary: $64,001 - $77,376. (2009)

FAMILY LAW EXAMINER: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: The Family Law Examiner provides technical, procedural and legal review to ensure that matters before the family law court have proper notice and complete documents for a court ruling. This class is distinguished from the Family Law Facilitator in that the latter is a practicing attorney who works directly with family law litigants in compliance with AB 1058. This class is distinguished from that of the Probate Examiner in that the latter requires specialized knowledge regarding probate law and procedures. It is distinguished from that of the Legal Research Attorney in that the latter conducts significant legal research and requires a Juris Doctor degree. This class receives functional direction from the Family Law Judge and reports to the Supervising Research Attorney. Duties: Reviews all law and motion cases prior to hearing; reviews proposed judgments to ensure that documentation is procedurally correct and in compliance with appropriate laws, statutes and local rules; notes deficiencies, including incomplete, unclear and missing documents; contacts attorneys and others as necessary to correct defects. Conducts appropriate legal research; completes written documentation summarizing legal factors and any issues for each matter before the court, and meets with Family Law judicial officers to discuss prior to scheduled hearing; may prepare draft of tentative ruling. Reviews the calendar with the judge handling family law issues; provides information, discusses issues and makes recommendations regarding complex, contested or otherwise difficult cases. Contacts attorneys to resolve problems and issues, to inform them of calendar status and to answer questions regarding calendared matters. Analyzes financial documents; operates computerized child and/or spousal support programs to determine appropriate levels of financial support. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, social science, accounting or a field related to the work, and two years of responsible experience in legal analysis which included direct experience working with documents and procedures related to family law. A paralegal certificate may substitute for the work experience. Salary: $60,632 - $74,193. (2009)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage, Family Division. Elizabeth, NJ. Summary: The Judiciary is seeking a hearing officer to conduct hearings on requests for Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) in the Family Division of the Union County Superior Court. Duties: Duties will include: reviewing all related case files; informing the Plaintiff about legal rights and options, and about available services, including shelter care; explaining domestic violence legal process and procedures to the Plaintiff and that appearance before the hearing officer is voluntary; taking testimony and establishing a record including findings of fact concerning the basis for the recommendation; ruling on the admissibility of evidence; drafting and forwarding a comprehensive, case specific TRO for review and signature by a judge, as appropriate; making referrals to the other agencies for assistance; informing the Plaintiff of the right to a hearing de Novo before a judge if a TRO is not recommended; and other related duties as required. May also perform other administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science, as specified in the Domestic Violence Hearing Officer Program Standards. Five years of professional experience including three years of experience in the areas of domestic violence or family crisis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of required experience. Admission to the NJ Bar and one year of experience in Family Law (which shall include work involving domestic violence) may be substituted for one year of required experience. Awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence and its impact upon victims, families, and abusers is helpful. Salary: $59,570.68 - $92,839.23. (2008)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATOR: Family Division, Essex Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Newark, NJ. Summary: The Family Division of Essex Vicinage is seeking a dynamic professional, who is innovative, organized and energetic. Duties: The selected candidate will schedule and conduct interviews with clients (defendants/litigants) with potential substance abuse problems; develop client histories, including family, social, educational, employment, criminal, mental health, medical, substance abuse and treatment backgrounds as they relate and/or contribute to addictive behavior; produce written and verbal reports on the assessment or progress in treatment to the court or court staff as requested, consistent with applicable laws and court rules of the referring court; refer clients to appropriate treatment programs, and arrange for placement when needed, conferring with treatment providers to track client participation and progression in treatment; participate in the case management of the client; operate electronic or manual information systems as required including any applicable automated assessment programs or mainframe databases; visit and evaluate treatment facilities and maintain liaison with these facilities for referral purposes; conduct drug testing, collect samples or specimens to test, utilizing proven test procedures as part of the assessment process, as ordered by the court or as needed; conduct training programs for judges and vicinage staff on the effects and identification of drug abuse and treatment options and develop substance abuse assessments and treatment recommendations to assist judges in arriving at appropriate case dispositions. This is a grant funded position. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience in administering or assisting in the coordination of a social services program with an emphasis on substance abuse. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in the social sciences field may be substituted for one year of indicated experience. Possession of a valid license as a Certified Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor approved by the Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. may be submitted for the two years of indicated experience above. Salary: $47,028.16 - $79,561.18. (2009)

CASE COORDINATOR, CENTRAL INTAKE CENTER: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court. Washington, D.C. Duties: Identifies through the Integrated Justice Information System the existence and status of all cases in the Family Court involving the same parties and/or members of their immediate family or household. Coordinates and facilitates the assignment of related cases to the appropriate judicial officers. Ensures the accuracy of party and family identification information in Family Court cases. Reviews abuse and neglect cases for compliance with the federal and local Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA). Participates in and develops protocols regarding the Courts Special Projects as assigned. Provides direct supervision to outside contractors, as needed, as special projects are implemented within the Family Court. Monitors the progress of Family Court cases regularly and periodically reports to the Family Court Director regarding compliance with established processing guidelines. Serves as day-to-day liaison between Judges, Magistrate Judges, the Clerk’s office, the Family Court Attorney Advisors, the DC Government Family Services Liaison Office and other local agencies. Qualifications: Seven (7) years of legal, paralegal, or social service experience including at least two (2) years of handling child abuse and neglect cases. Equivalent levels of law or social science education and experience may be substituted for general experience. Supplemental ranking factors: The following factors will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Please describe experience, training or education that indicates your level of qualification for each factor: 1) Knowledge of laws and rules related to family law, neglect and abuse; 2) Effective oral communication skills and ability to work with individuals, agencies and groups representing diverse interests, and socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and; 3) Ability to track cases, compile and report data, and correspond effectively in writing, using a personal computer, word processing software, spreadsheets and database applications for data analysis and report preparation. Salary: $58,206 - $75,669. (2009)

FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SELF HELP CENTER ATTORNEY: Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou. Summary: Duties: Develop, plan, implement and administer a Family Law Facilitator Program pursuant to Family Code Section 10000 et seq; Mediation of complex family law matters such as paternity, temporary or permanent child/spousal support and parentage proceedings. Interview self-represented litigants to identify all legal issues presented by their circumstances and review evidence presented. Draft stipulations to include all agreed upon issues related to family support, health insurance and paternity issues; Prepare child support and spousal support calculations and schedules using required computer software or web-based programs. Provide information to litigants not represented by counsel on matters of process and procedure. Provide educational materials to the public and respond to public inquiries. Provide information and access to services to incarcerated self-represented litigants as the need arises. Provide information on process and procedural matters to litigants through the delivery of programs. Design contents of, and conduct clinics for, self-represented litigants in many different areas of law as identified and needed in the community. Develop, plan, implement and administer self-help grant programs. Distribute necessary court forms and provide assistance in completing forms. Provide legal assistance to self-represented litigants to facilitate and expedite family law proceedings related to child support, spousal support and health insurance matters. Provide information and direction to customers, and assist with any other responsibilities to enable the court to be responsive to the self-represented litigants needs and to assist them in obtaining meaningful access to services. Meet with court officials, state and county departments, community organizations and others to assess the need for and identify services that will assist the court in resolving child and spousal support disputes and improves access to the Family Court for financially disadvantaged litigants or other self-represented litigants. Perform research activities as needed to provide facilitator or self-represented litigant services. Provides referrals to local child support agency, family court services, attorneys and other community agencies and related resources. Trains and oversees work of support staff. Develop informational and legal documents to support all aspects of family law and specific civil proceedings. Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications: Candidates must be a current member of the California State Bar and be in good standing. Have a minimum of five years experience as an attorney in the practice of law, litigation and mediation of legal disputes or other experience that would have developed the required knowledge and abilities. Candidates should have a significant practical experience in the fields of family law, guardianship and other areas of law appropriate to the position. Salary: $71,570.83 - $86,994.79 (2008)

FAMILY COURT MEDIATOR: Multi-Door Dispute Resolution, 515 5th Street, NW. Duties: The incumbent, assigned to Family Court, will mediate matters administered by the Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division. Incumbent will mediate the settlement of Domestic Relations and Child Protection cases, including such issues as custody, visitation, child and spousal support, property, and, in neglect matters, treatment plan and adjudication issues. Incumbent will schedule and manage mediation cases, draft mediated agreements, evaluate mediators, and participate in the design and delivery of mediator training. Incumbent also will prepare and submit periodic case management reports. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, plus specific mediation training (at least one 40-hour mediation course) and at least four (4) years of experience mediating domestic relations and/or child protection cases. Acceptable experience includes mediation provided to families through court-based Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs, community mediation centers, government agencies, or private practice. Relevant education may include law, social work, counseling, psychology or related social science disciplines. Please submit with your application a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if applicable. Salary: $69,764 - $90,698 (2008)

ADOPTION LEGAL ASSISTANT: Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. Duties: The work of Adoption Legal Assistant involves the review of all filings relating to the relinquishments of parental rights and adoptions for compliance with legal requirements. The incumbent also assists in the case processing of adoptions and terminations of parental rights by preparing proposed orders, decrees and case status reports. The incumbent will also be responsible for overseeing the preparation of calendars, providing quality review and assurance in adoption and termination of parental rights matters, drafting orders of reference, show cause orders and other appropriate orders under the direction of the Judge in the adoption assignment. Coordinates with appropriate representatives of Child and Family Services Agency, Office of the Attorney General and attorneys assigned to cases. Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations to the Branch Chief and Family Court Director for the development and improvement of programs, practices and procedures that impact the section. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice or a related field and a paralegal certificate, plus three (3) years of experience in a court or law agency. Equivalent combinations of relevant education may be substituted for general experience on a year-to-year basis. If education is substituted for experience, proof of degree and paralegal certificate must be submitted with application. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $58,206 - $75,669 (2008)

CASA PROGRAM MANAGER: Superior Court in Kingman, Bullhead City and/or Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Summary: Under the general supervision of the Court Administrator this position oversees, manages and performs a variety of tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of the Mohave County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. Duties: Specific duties include the recruitment, training, and evaluation of volunteers and the supervision of staff in the Kingman, Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City offices. The CASA Program Manager also serves as liaison to the State CASA Program office for Mohave County; represents CASA throughout Mohave County; develops a variety of public relations, public information and related functions; recruits potential volunteers; monitors and evaluates the work performed by CASA volunteers; manages the CASA budget and yearly expenditures; and prepares a variety of statistical and financial reports. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology or closely related field AND five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible social work, social services work, program planning, operations and/or management that includes two (2) years of staff management and/or supervision OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $1,484.80 - $1,636.80 Bi-Weekly (Depending on Experience) (2008)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Family Division, Warren County Courthouse, Belvidere, New Jersey. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager) and other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a team of professional and support staff whose duties will include, but are not limited to: ensuring that team members function in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, rules and directives, policies and procedures’ effective processing of cases assigned to the team; conducting performance advisories and assisting in the development of goals and standards used in performance advisories; assisting with the development of division policies, procedures and systems; daily interaction with Judges and their chambers; advising management on personnel issues and mediating conflicts among staff; attending and participating in meetings at the Vicinage and State level; answering questions posed by public, customers, subordinates or supervisor; preparing technical, statistical, or evaluation reports. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $52,667.68 - $91,442.69 (2008)

UNIFIED FAMILY COURT COORDINATOR: Spokane County, Washington. Summary: Duties: Coordinates, plans and manages complex and varied database applications and programs for the calendaring and case flow functions for the UFC. Serves as liaison for counsel and parties regarding matters assigned to the UFC. Independently reviews, analyzes, prioritizes and responds to requests for Court assistance. Works in cooperation with the Family Court Coordinator and the Juvenile Court Coordinator to schedule hearings for Court Commissioners handling the UFC. Assists Court Commissioners in coordination of Continuing Judicial Education (CJE) training. Serves to assist those parents and others whose dependency cases are to be filed in Superior Court, providing procedural advice as needed and allowed. Monitors and tracks compliance with Court Commissioner orders, especially those in pro se matters. Provides information to attorneys and pro se litigants regarding case status and disposition. Reviews incoming case material for potential conflicts of interest, exparte communications and other confidential matters. Prepares correspondence and schedules status conferences or court hearings as appropriate. Drafts Orders and related court documents as directed. Manages, tracks and maintains information regarding cases which are eligible for the Unified Family Court, monitors pending caseload and prepares tracking reports. Evaluates case status, recommends and/or implements appropriate action. Ensures compliance with and manages pretrial and trial requirements. Modifies status of cases on case management system based on information received from parties. Responsible for caseload follow up to ensure timely completion and resolution of assigned cases. Operates electronic recording and communication systems for official court proceedings. Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive reports, correspondence, conversations, special inquiries, closed proceedings or other confidential matters. Provides other confidential administrative support for the judicial officers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Court, Judicial, Public or Business Administration AND three (3) years of court experience or judicial administration experience. Experience in the management of a court's calendaring and case flow functions is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Salary: $3,004 - $4,053/mth (2008)

FAMILY COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: Summary: The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is recruiting for a Family Court Services Administrator. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the day to day direct supervision of Family Court Services staff, including direct supervision of eight (8) Family Court Services Mediators, Mediator Interns, and clerical support staff. The incumbent reports to the Director of Family and Probate Court Services, who is responsible for policy and program development. Duties: The person appointed to this position must exemplify all the core competencies expected of court managers including being a leader of change, being a leader of people, being results oriented, possessing good business acumen, and being able to build coalitions and communicate effectively with all others. Duties that may be assigned include, but are not limited to the following: Direct, plan, organize, coordinate the day to day work of the unit and select and supervise subordinate staff; Review and assess court reports prepared by mediators pertaining to custody, visitation, and related issues and provide feedback and coaching; Assist in creation and implementation of an internship program for mediators; Provide supervision, mentoring and direction for all subordinate staff, including planning and coordinating in-service training; Evaluate performance of Mediators, and Clerical Staff; In collaboration with the Director and the Human Resources Department, handle all applicable personnel matters, including progressive discipline; Evaluate the mediation program and recommend procedural and/or operational changes to enhance services and outcomes; Meet regularly with the Director to coordinate and receive general direction for the division; Assist with a variety of statistical, narrative and analytical reports in conjunction with required grant reporting on the division’s workload and program review needs; In consultation with the Director, implement procedures governing mediation of child custody and visitation dispute cases and child custody evaluations, in accordance with state law and local rules of court; Represent Family Court Services in the local community and attend local and state meetings as needed; Provide oversight to ensure proper records maintenance and statistical analyses of cases, including maintaining and archiving completed and closed reports and files; as well as ensuring the automated case management systems and hard copy back-ups are maintained to assure access to case histories and status reports; Ensure the divisions’ compliance with federal, state and local statutes, standards for ethical, professional practices; Perform Family Court mediations as needed; and Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Possession of an advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science; License/Certification: Certification/licensure in marriage and family therapy, social work or psychology is highly desirable. Experience: Four years experience as a mediator, social worker, counselor, or psychotherapist in the area of family or children’s services; Prior experience managing and directly supervising professional, technical and clerical employees is highly desirable. OR, Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Family Court Services Administrator. Salary: $77,862.40 - $94,642.24 (2008)

BRANCH SUPERVISOR: Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Duties: Incumbent will assist in managing the operations of the Mental Health and Retardation Branch of the Family Court Operations Division, which is responsible for the adjudication of cases involving the commitment of the mentally ill and substantially retarded, and the secured maintenance and storage of records resulting from these activities. Submits recommendations and procedures to improve the Branch’s overall operation. Instruct staff members on procedures and policies. Monitors work of staff for compliance with branch and division standards and goals. Plans work schedules and sequences of operations to assure an even flow and distribution of work, the expeditious handling of priority cases and changes in workload, and meeting schedules and deadlines. Identifies and addresses training and development needs of staff. Compiles reports, both statistical and narrative. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in a court or family law agency, including one (1) year as a first-level supervisor , and three (3) years using a computer system or eight (8) years of experience working in a court or law agency dealing with family matters with a minimum of one (1) year experience as a first level supervisor and three (3) year using court operations computer systems. Equivalent combinations of relevant education may be substituted general experience. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $69,764 - $90,698 (2008)

ASSISTANT FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Duties: The individual appointed to this position will perform a wide variety of duties under the supervision of the Family Law Facilitator including but not limited to: providing educational materials to parents regarding the process of establishing parentage; establishing, modifying and enforcing child and spousal support in the courts; distributing necessary court forms and voluntary declarations of paternity; providing assistance in completing forms; preparing support schedules based upon statutory guidelines; providing referrals to the local child support agency, Family Court Services and other community agencies and resources that provide services for parents and children; mediating issues of child and spousal support and the maintenance of health insurance; drafting stipulations agreed to by all parties; preparing orders after hearing and judgments; preparing tentative rulings; reviewing paperwork, examining documents and advising the judge on the readiness of cases; and performing other duties at the direction of the Family Law Facilitator. Qualifications: Possession of a law degree from an accredited law school. Law courses taken and successfully completed in the areas of family law and California community property law are highly desirable. Bar Membership: Membership in the State Bar of California by no later than December 31, 2008. (Note: a person appointed who does not possess Bar membership by December 31, 2008, will not be eligible for continued employment). Experience: Work experience in the practice of family law (as an attorney or in another capacity) is highly desirable. Salary: $61,551 - $74,816 (2008)

BRANCH CHIEF, CENTRAL INTAKE CENTER: Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW. Duties: The Central Intake Center of the Family Court is responsible for accepting all pleadings/filings involving Adoption Cases, Domestic Relations Cases, Termination of Parental Rights Cases, Guardianship Cases, Juvenile and Neglect Cases, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Cases and Paternity and Child Support Cases. It provides information to the public, attorneys and other Court Officials with reference to cases filed in the Family Court. The Family Court Central Intake Center collects, secures, and accounts for all filing fees. The incumbent has direct responsibility for the daily balancing of receipts and bank deposits. The incumbent plans, develops, administers and evaluates programs and special projects designed to accomplish the Branch functions, submits recommendations and procedures to improve the Branch’s overall operation, instructs staff members on procedures, administers court policies, identifies and addresses the training development needs of the employees and performs performance evaluations. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsible for branch staff management, evaluation, development, and training. Responsible for preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual operations reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree plus five (5) years of specialized experience providing leadership and direction in an office environment including two (2) year of experience as a first-level supervisor, and one (1) year using a computer system. Knowledge of Court database programs preferred. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application (if available). Salary: $82,961 - $107,854 (2008)

FAMILY COURT FACILITATOR: Colorado Judicial Branch. Summary: The person in this position will assist the court and the parties to manage domestic and/or juvenile cases in a timely and effective manner as they proceed through the court system. The person in this position is responsible for fostering a sense of cooperation and communication with parties, attorneys, other agencies and professionals involved in each case. Duties: Ensures that cases proceed through the court process in a timely effective manner. This includes accurately tracking cases, ensuring consistent data entry, conducting reviews of open cases and monitoring open case reports. Assists parties and counsel in understanding the pertinent court processes and policies. Provides written and verbal recommendations or status reports to the Court. Requests forthwith hearings and schedules future conferences as necessary. Expedites case processing with a focus on the family’s needs. Conducts case management/status conferences with parties, attorneys and other professionals either in-person or by phone to facilitate the identification of disputed issues and options toward resolution of the case. Facilitates the exchange of necessary information. Provides necessary information to effectively process the case. Identifies the presence of economic, psychological and cultural issues in individual cases that may be factors in the final resolution of the case. Educates both the parties and the court in order to assist in the resolution of these issues. Increases the amount of information available to the court by acting as liaison between parties, attorneys, and other professionals and the judges and magistrates. Prepares cases for judges and magistrates. Assists in the development of court policies and procedures related to coordination between the clerk’s office and division/courtroom staff. Encourages accountability and facilitates constructive communication among professionals and parents. Clarifies roles and responsibilities of each professional. Conducts or participates in public meetings, informational sessions and training related to community concerns, court policies and procedures. Explores and shares with judicial officers and the community national trends, programs, and processes to improve services and treatment provided. Assists in training court staff to monitor case compliance with all statutory and Chief Justice Directive requirements, as well as coding protocol as set by the State Court Administrator’s Office. Some positions may be responsible for the development of training to educate families and citizens regarding family, economic, psychological, and cultural issues influencing the attitudes and behaviors of children and families as they relate to cases before the court. Some positions may perform legal research and writing. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field and three years of experience working with court procedures, family law, or social work. Education and experience in family law preferred. A Master’s degree in social sciences or juris doctor may substitute for one year of the required experience. Salary: DOE (2008)

SUPERVISORY PROBATION OFFICER – PRE AND POST DISPOSITION SUPERVISION: Family Court Social Services, Location varies. Duties: Incumbent is responsible for managing one of the Pre and Post Adjudicated Probation Supervision Units. Ensures timely dissemination of juvenile cases to probation officers, effective investigations, validation of the initiation of cases in the juvenile social file, facilitation of family group conferences, development of pre-trial reports to support sound case management, service coordination and supervision (including home and school visits and curfew checks), as well as consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and defense counsel and families of youth throughout all phases of adjudication. Serves as an experienced manager for case management, services coordination and supervision of youths and their families, ensuring that probation officers under their supervision operate from a strength-based approach, emphasizing positive youth and family development. Additionally serves as a member of the supervisory management team within the division, lending assistance and support toward accomplishment of branch and division wide objectives. Provides a variety of investigative, pre-trial and post-disposition services and case management guidance and support to staff. Accompanies probation officers to status, trial or disposition court hearings to ensure timely submission of reports and, when necessary, presents cases in court. Works a flexible schedule to include one or more evening tours of duty to provide supervision over evening activities. Identifies needs and plans and conducts training programs for staff. Ensures staff members are abreast of cutting-edge theories, practices, policies, procedures and objectives in the field of juvenile justice. Prepares monthly narrative and statistical reports detailing work of the unit. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, plus five years of experience managing social service programs geared toward juveniles and their families. (A relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.) Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. Proof of education must be submitted with your application, or your application will not be considered. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $82,961 - $107,854 (2008)

PROGRAM MANAGER – PRE & POST PROBATION SUPERVISION: Family Court Social Services, 409 E. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Duties: Incumbent manages the Pre and Post Disposition Probation Supervision Branch of the division, and is responsible for ensuring effective accomplishment of duties and responsibilities necessary to accomplish timely and effective case processing, dispositional recommendations, case management and supervision, as well as additional activities relative to assigned goals and objectives. Interacts with the judiciary, juvenile justice stakeholders and other court systems staff to achieve cooperative relationships and ensure proper workflow across satellite offices including: pre-trial investigations, home and school visits, curfew monitoring, collateral interviews, case management, service referrals, community supervision, and public education on division initiatives. Serves as an experienced member of the branch responsible for cases assigned and designated to appropriate satellite offices, based on criteria established for all satellite offices and police service areas. Serves as an experienced member of the senior management team, lending assistance and support toward accomplishment of system-wide objectives. Directly supervises Supervisory Probation Officers responsible for various satellite offices, and instructs following initial assessment and initiation of cases, based on social factors and public safety risk through adjudication. Ensures carrying out of monthly caseload audits, and tracks statistical data on all activities. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a social science, plus five years of experience with social service programs geared toward juveniles and their families. Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $98,033 - $127,442 (2008)

PERMANENCY PLANNING LIAISON: Family Division, Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, MD Duties: Responsible for assisting the juvenile courts within the Seventh Circuit in processing Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) and Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) cases, specifically helping to ensure that children involved in CINA and TPR cases are provided permanency in a timely manner. This includes specifically monitoring the CINA and TPR cases and defining systemic issues to be addressed by the Family Division and Family Services Programs. This may include reviewing court files and observing hearings. Works with juvenile judges and masters within the local courts. Works with the Administrative Office of the Courts staff in identifying systemic issues and implementing best practices, including those identified by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the American Bar Association Center on Child and the Law. Prepares statistical reports detailing activity and outcome of the CINA and TPR cases and provides related case information on these cases to the juvenile courts, family division and family services programs. Works with other agency liaisons and facilitates multi-disciplinary meetings in local juvenile courts. Attends statewide meetings and training programs as necessary with the Permanency Court Coordinator and other staff of the Administrative Office of the Courts. Participates in special projects, conducts legal research, writes assignments and provides technical support at the discretion of the Circuit Court Administrative Judge, as requested by local judges, juvenile masters, Director of Family Division/Family Services programs and the Administrative Office of the Court, Foster Care Court Improvement Project. Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in legal or social work related field, and at least two years experience in child welfare system and/or court system. Have excellent organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities and take initiative. Must be adaptable, multi-task oriented and be able to pay attention to detail. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper grammar, syntax and spelling and be comfortable developing and making speaking presentations before small and large audiences. Have competent computer skills in Windows environment and able to use word processing, spreadsheet and Access databases software. Ability to work independently. Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy; and competence when dealing with others Ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Applicants are subject to background check. A completed Prince George's County Circuit Court Application must be submitted for this announcement. Applications can be obtained at address below. Salary: $36,359 - $44,800 (2008)

BRANCH SUPERVISOR, COURTROOM SUPPORT: Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Summary: Responsible for supervising all work assignments within the operations of the Courtroom Support Branch of the Family Court. Duties: Submits recommendations and procedures to improve the Branch’s overall operation. Instruct staff members on procedures and policies. Monitors work of staff for compliance with section, branch and division standards and goals. Provides clerical assistance to Judicial Officers in Family Court courtrooms. Plans work schedules and sequences of operations to assure an even flow and distribution of work, expeditious handling of priority cases and changes in workload, and meeting schedules and deadlines. Makes assignments to Courtroom Clerks and performs evaluations of work. Identifies and addresses training and development needs of the Branch. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in a court or law agency, including one (1) year as a first-level supervisor, and one (1) year using a computer system. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application (if available). Salary: $69,764 - $90,698. (2008)

CALENDAR COORDINATOR: Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW. Duties: Incumbent coordinates the accurate and timely preparation of daily calendars, lock-up lists and Prisoner Transfer Requests. Responsible for the daily accountability of defendants on lock-up and jail lists, ensuring proper processing of all defendants. Annotates jail and lock-up lists with court return date or disposition. Ensures that jackets on newly locked-up defendants are properly prepared. Reviews all jackets returned by courtroom clerks to ensure that all entries and corresponding paperwork are complete and correct. Additionally, reviews all neglect cases for Adoption and Safe Families Act (AFSA) compliance. Gathers and assembles initial statistical data and case-event statistics for use by upper management. Keeps informed on procedures, policies, directives, etc. and conducts orientation and training of staff members when new policies and procedures are instituted. Resolves simple informal complaints of courtroom clerks. Qualifications: Six years of clerical experience in a court or other criminal justice or legal environment, dealing with family matters with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a courtroom. Equivalent levels of education experience may be substituted for general experience. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application, if available. Salary: $52,979 - $68,875 (2008)

BRANCH SUPERVISOR: Central Intake Center, Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Summary: The Central Intake Center of the Family Court is responsible for accepting all pleadings/filings involving Adoption Cases, Domestic Relations Cases, Termination of Parental Rights Cases, Guardianship Cases, Juvenile and Neglect Cases, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Cases and Paternity and Child Support Cases. Duties: Incumbent will be responsible for supervising all work assignments within the operations of the Central Intake Center of the Family Court. Submits recommendations and procedures to improve the Branch’s overall operation. Instructs staff members on procedures and policies. Monitors work of staff for compliance with section, branch and division standards and goals. Plans work schedules and sequences of operations to assure an even flow and distribution of work, expeditious handling of priority cases and changes in workload, and meeting schedules and deadlines. Oversees and develops methods for internal Case Coordination Unit to effectively provide support to the Judicial Officers and all of the filing branches of the Family Court with regard to case management. Makes assignments to center’s staff and performs evaluations of work. Identifies and addresses training and development needs of the Branch. Provides information to the public, attorneys and other Court Officials with reference to cases filed in the branch. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in a court or law agency including one (1) year as a first-level supervisor, and one (1) year using a computer system. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted for general experience. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application (if available). Salary: $69,764 - $90,698 (2008)

CASA PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Superior Court of Arizona, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Mohave County, Kingman, AZ. Duties: Under general supervision, undertakes, performs and provides a variety of clerical, office services, secretarial and related support associated with the operation, functions and coordination of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible clerical, customer service, secretarial or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $12.57 per hour. (2008)

PROGRAM ANALYST: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court Social Services, Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent assists the Deputy Director and Senior Attorney Advisor of the Family Court Social Services Division in tracking effective accomplishment of duties and responsibilities necessary to ensure timely and effective case screening/assessment, initiation, processing, management and supervision. Duties: Conducts data/caseload analyses, designs and produces on-going statistical reports, maintains oversight of the division’s utilization of databases, and undertakes specific targeted research studies to support the division’s research and technical assistance functions within the Family Court of the D.C. Superior Court. Analyzes and implements protocols and guidelines for data collection. Validates division generated data reports to ensure accuracy and reliability. Conducts statistical analyses such as multivariate analysis, forecasting, etc., and identifies additional data elements needed to meet reporting requirements and generate automated reports as designated by the Director. Develops template computer-related programs and designs and maintains databases for grant-related and other projects and evaluative studies. Monitors trends in juvenile justice. Serves as division liaison on IT projects. Responds to requests for statistical information from internal and public inquiries. Addresses division specific needs on data management issues. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a social science, statistics or criminal justice, plus three years of experience as a social science researcher. An advanced degree in criminal justice or social science research may be substituted for some work experience. Salary: $58,206-$75,669. (2008)

ADMINISTRATOR OF FAMILY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR-A): Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Family and Probate Court Services, the person selected for this position will be responsible for the management of both the Family Court Services and Probate Investigations Units including the supervision of Family Court Services Mediators, Court Investigators, Probate Examiners and clerical support staff. Duties: Direct, plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate performance and supervise subordinate staff; Evaluate the mediation and investigation programs and recommend procedural, policy and/or operational changes; Meet regularly with the Director to coordinate and receive general direction for the divisions; Meet regularly with and provide oversight and direction to staff; Assist in the preparation, coordination and management of grants for the divisions including implementing and executing outcome measurements; Prepare a variety of statistical, narrative and analytical reports in conjunction with required grant reporting and the divisions workload and program review needs; assist with resources and budget planning; Develop and implement policies and procedures governing mediation of child custody and visitation dispute cases and child custody evaluations in accordance with state law and local rules of court; Develop and implement policies and procedures governing probate investigations work and probate examiners in accordance with state law and local rules of court; Select, train and evaluate subordinate staff; Represent assigned units in the local community and attend meetings as needed; Act as a liaison with the legal community practicing in the Family and Probate courts, and attend meetings of the local bar association as needed; Provide oversight to ensure proper records maintenance and statistical analyses of cases; Ensure the automated case management systems and hard copy back-ups are maintained to assure access to case histories and status reports; Maintain and archive completed and closed investigative reports and files for assigned units; Attend other local and state meetings and participate on committees and councils in the areas of senior abuse detection and prevention, domestic violence, and children’s placement and permanent planning services; Ensure the divisions’ compliance with federal, state and local statutes, standards for ethical, professional practices; Plan and coordinate in-service trainings for staff; Depending upon the incumbent’s qualifications, may be assigned to perform Family Court mediations and/or Probate Investigations. Qualifications: Education: Possession of an advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science; or, possession of a law degree. License/Certification: Certification/licensure in marriage and family therapy, social work or psychology, Experience: Four years experience as a mediator, social worker, counselor, or psychotherapist in the area of family or children’s services; or four years experience as a probate investigator; or four years experience in probate, guardianship or family law. Prior experience managing and supervising professional, technical and clerical employees is highly desirable OR Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Administrator of Family and Investigative Services. Salary: $77,862.40-$94,642.23. (2008)

CUSTODY EVALUATOR: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Summary: Part time position within Conciliation Court responsible for performing professional level work. Duties: This position will include conducting interviews, analyzing results of psychological and other testing, consulting with relevant professionals, preparing and submitting written recommendations to the court regarding custody and parenting time. Qualifications: Equivalent of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in marriage and counseling, social work, psychology or related field and 2+ years progressively responsible counseling and family system related experience. Domestic violence and child abuse training also required. Salary: $23.68 per hour, 20 hrs per week (2007).

COURT EXAMINER I: Fresno Superior Court, California. Summary: The Fresno Superior Court has an opportunity for the Court Examiner I – Family Law classification. Duties: The incumbent will ensure the accuracy and completeness of case files; compliance with all legal statues, court rules, and policies; and reviews with the judge to ensure compliance with procedural requirements. In addition, will be responsible for reviewing the less complex case files before and after court sessions for accuracy and completeness of forms; determining what actions need to be taken; reviewing case files to assure timely follow-up of legal requirements; maintaining case files and possess strong customer service talents. The incumbent must have effective organizational, extraordinary time management, and record keeping skills; good oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations; knowledge of, and proficiency in legal research and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with judges, court staff, at all organizational levels, and with the public. Working with the public may involve assisting self-represented litigants that come to the Family Law Self Help Center. In addition, must possess a high degree of maturity, integrity, good judgment and adhere to Court’s confidentiality rules regarding the handling and processing of Family Law cases. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and may remain in effect for up to twelve (12) months; however, the Court reserves the right to vacate the list and re-recruit at any time. The Court also reserves the right to utilize this list for other future vacancies in this classification. Qualifications: A Court Examiner I must qualify under one (1) of the four (4) options listed: Completion of a Paralegal Associate of Science Degree or Paralegal Certificate of Achievement Program which included at least three hundred (300) hours of classroom work from a college or university that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system. Graduation with a Juris Doctorate from a college or university that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system. Successful completion of three (3) units of law coursework directly related to family law from a college or university that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system AND Six (6) months of recent full-time, paid experience equivalent to that gained as a Court Examiner, Judicial Assistant, or Program Technician in a Superior Court, public justice agency or large law firm. One (1) year of recent full-time, paid experience equivalent to that gained as a Court Examiner, Judicial Assistant, or Program Technician in a Superior Court, public justice agency or large law firm. Salary: $35,880 - $43,602. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division, Essex Vicinage. Summary: The Family Division of Essex Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for an astute and innovative professional with excellent communication, writing and organizational skills. Duties: The selected candidate must have an attention to detail, especially in the collection and analysis of statistical data; develop policies or procedures to ensure efficient court or unit operations; develop administrative control systems; develop communication plans within or outside the organization or unit; keep abreast of current trends, laws and rules; formulate plans for utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies; mediate child welfare cases; interpret accounting, financial or statistical data; prepare technical, financial, review or evaluation reports; conduct quantitative or qualitative research of processes, programs or projects and design forms, newsletters, brochures and booklets for publication. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $57,835.61-$90,135.17. (2008)

STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE FAMILY COURT: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court. Summary: The incumbent provides clerical, administrative, research and some limited analytical support to the Office of the Family Court Director. Duties: This includes data entry for the Family Treatment Court program, reviewing, researching and analyzing information produced through reports on Family Court performance. Interacts with other Family Court staff to resolve data and performance related issues. Oversees the coordination of the Family Court’s “Hooked on Books” program. Assists in the preparation of requirements or instructions for processing and compiling collected data, including editing, coding, and hand tabulation of data. Assist the Family Court Coordinator and the Family Treatment Court Coordinator in administrative functions relating to special projects assigned to the Office. In addition, the incumbent will serve as back up to the Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Director and assist in any other special projects as assigned. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree, plus 1 year of administrative experience working in a court, social services agency or legal environment dealing with family matters. Equivalent combinations of relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis. Salary: $46,041-$59,852. (2007)

CASE COORDINATOR, CENTRAL INTAKE CENTER: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court. Summary: Identifies through the Integrated Justice Information Systems the existence and status of all cases in the Family Court involving the same parties and/or members of their immediate family or household. Duties: Coordinates and facilitates the assignment of related cases to the appropriate judicial officers. Ensures the accuracy of party and family identification information in Family Court cases. Reviews abuse and neglect cases for compliance with the federal and local Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA). Participates in and develops protocols regarding the Courts Special Projects as assigned. Provides direct supervision to outside contractors, as needed, as special projects are implemented within the Family Court. Monitors the progress of Family Court cases regularly and periodically reports to the Family Court Judges, the Clerk’s office, the Family Court Attorney Advisors, the DC Government Family Services Liaison Office and other local agencies. Qualifications: 7 years of legal, paralegal, or social service experience including at least 2 years of handling child abuse and neglect cases. Equivalent levels of law or social science education and experience may be substituted for general experience. Salary: $55,706-$72,421. (2007)

ASSISTANT FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill two Assistant Family Law Facilitator positions in support of the Court’s new Family Law Expansion project. The Family Law Expansion project is designed to provide expanded services to family law litigants. Duties: The individuals appointed to these positions will perform a wide variety of duties under the supervision of the Family Law Facilitator including but not limited to: providing educational materials to parents regarding the process of establishing parentage; establishing, modifying and enforcing child and spousal support in the courts; distributing necessary court forms and voluntary declarations of paternity; providing assistance in completing forms; preparing support schedules based upon statutory guidelines; providing referrals to the local child support agency, Family Court Services and other community agencies and resources that provide services for parents and children; mediating issues of child and spousal support and the maintenance of health insurance; drafting stipulations agreed to by all parties; preparing orders after hearing and judgments; preparing tentative rulings; reviewing paperwork, examining documents and advising the judge on the readiness of cases; and performing other duties at the direction of the Family Law Facilitator. Qualifications: Possession of a law degree from an accredited law school. Law courses taken and successfully completed in the areas of family law and California community property law are highly desirable. Membership in the State Bar of California. Work experience in the practice of family law (as an attorney or in another capacity) is highly desirable. The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: relevant federal and state family laws and regulations; trial and hearing procedures, and rules of evidence; local rules of court relevant to family law matters; and family law computer programs. Ability to: read and understand complex legal information, procedures and forms; effectively explain complex legal issues and procedures to pro per litigants who may have little or no knowledge of the law; analyze a variety of information, relate it to the law and reach decisions; effectively use relevant computer applications and word processing software; interpret and apply statistical information related to the program; establish and maintain effective working relationships; set priorities and complete projects in a timely manner; communicate effectively both orally and in written form; deal compassionately with individuals who are in highly stressful situations. Salary: $52,660.73-$64,009.52. (2007)

COURT CONCILIATOR SUPERVISOR: Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. Summary: Conduct conciliation counseling, mediation/negotiation and family assessment/evaluation, including conferences with parties, attorneys, relatives or other individuals involved in conciliation proceedings. Duties: Refer clients to community services. Conduct premarital conferences. Develop and present in-service education. Complete administrative assignments and related work, including public relations activities. Supervise thirteen conciliators, review their work, write performance reviews, track continuing education units, prepare goals for units. Responsible for monitoring performance of goals, tracking work performance, enforcing attendance and dress policies, knowing departmental policies and procedures. Exhibit leadership and professionalism as a representative of the department and the court. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field and five (5) years of postgraduate experience in family counseling, mediation/negotiation or assessment/evaluation to includes two (2) years of supervisory or management experience. Education beyond the Master's Degree level may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $51,292-$61,464. (2007)

ATTORNEY ADVISOR: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court, Washington, D.C. Summary: Attorney Advisor position requires deep knowledge of the ASFA and Child Welfare statutes. Duties: Reviews records for compliance with all statutory timelines outlined in federal and District of Columbia Adoption and Safe Families Act (D.C. ASFA). Participates in the preparation of summary findings and documentation of improvements required by the family Court and related agencies to comply with the requirements of the ASFA. Develops case specific plans for remedial improvements with specific goals and timetables. Provides to the Family Court monthly progress reports regarding the status of designated case groups as to compliance with ASFA timelines. Reviews all related cases and prepares summary of nature of cases and disposition. Monitors and tracks changes in legislation that impact abuse and neglect cases. Provides legal advice and impact analysis to Family Court Director regarding pending and/or newly enacted Family Law legislation. Conducts training on AFSA for Family Court judicial and non-judicial staff. Qualifications: A law degree. Must be a member of the District of Columbia Bar with a minimum of 5 years of practice overall and a minimum of 3 years recent experience devoted to the practice of Neglect and Abuse cases at all levels (Trial, Administrative and Appellate level) in the District of Columbia. Salary: $79,397-$103,220. (2007)

CHILD PLACEMENT REVIEW (CPR) BOARD MEMBER: Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage. Summary: The Child Placement Review Board (CPRB) is a legislatively mandated judicial volunteer program in the Family Division of Superior Court. Boards are made up of citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Family Division Presiding Judge to review the cases of all children placed outside of their homes by the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Duties: Child Placement Review Board members review DYFS case plans and conduct in-person interview to determine whether a child’s medical, educational, and therapeutic needs are being met in foster placement. Additionally, Board members make recommendations to judges with respect to the division’s long term case goals for the child. The Union County’s Child Placement Review Boards meet once per month in Elizabeth, NJ. Qualifications: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, is required to complete a basis 12 hour CPR training curriculum as well as a 6 hour Orientation to the Court Training. Applicant must complete a minimum of 5 hours continuous training each year and must be able to serve one year on the CPR Board and attend meetings on a monthly basis. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language is mandatory, and the applicant must agree to take an Oath of Confidentiality. Must submit to a full background check, which includes fingerprinting with satisfactory results. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage, Family Division. Summary: Under the general direction of the Family Division Manager or other high level supervisor, the selected individual supervises, monitors, coordinates and oversees a team of specialized staff who perform data entry related activities. Duties: Provides customer service, tracks cases for case management purposes, oversees special projects, reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to higher levels of management; conducts formal work performance evaluations with team member and recommends and/or implements personnel actions. Leads a case management team; develops and formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations. Each team member is responsible for all aspects of case processing from intake through disposition, including docketing, case preparation, calendaring, records management, adjournments and dismissals. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in a field related to the technical, administrative or case processing competency being supervised. Case management, and/or supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders; enforcement of court orders; calendar management; and program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience and a law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $51,458.41-$89,343.13 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage. Summary: The Morris/Sussex Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in the management of the Family Division located in Sussex County. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (The Family Division Manager) the Court Executive 1B (Assistant Family Division Manager) will use his/her creativity and experience to: assist in the management of teams of case processing professionals involved in divorce, child support, domestic violence, abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency cases; analyze division statistics; manage grants; be responsible for the management of special projects; assist in developing a strategic plan for the Division; create and update case flow procedures; communicate with internal and external customers; serve on statewide committees; assist in creating a positive working environment; and perform related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $65,245.54 - $95,832.92 (2007)

DIRECTOR, COURT PROGRAMS: Family Court of St. Louis County, St Louis, Missouri. Duties: Family Court of St. Louis County is seeking a Director for its Court Programs Department currently composed of 3 managers, and approximately 30 staff. Position reports to the Family Court Administrator. The position is responsible for the planning, development and coordination of programs and services intended to support the core activities of the Family Court. In conjunction therewith, the position directs the activities of the Family Court’s Community Programs Unit, Family and Clinical Services Unit, and Domestic Relations Unit. The position conducts analyses of services needed by departments; modifies staff assignments or reassigns staff to maximize effectiveness; provides guidance and direction to Court Program Managers regarding the most efficient and effective delivery of services to the public; develops community collaborations and partnerships; writes/administers grants, etc. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related social/behavioral science is required; plus at least eight years of professional experience providing social work, psychological, or other treatment or program services to juveniles and families, of which at least five years should be at the management level; or any equivalent combination of training and experience; previous experience in program development and coordination is highly preferred; prior research experience is desirable. Salary: $62,126.16 - $99,402.00 (2007)

COURT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANTS MANAGER: Family Court, District of Columbia Courts. Duties: Incumbent provides programmatic and research support to the Office of the Director. Assists in all aspects of development related to a variety of Court Improvement Project (CIP) initiatives such as data exchange between the Child and Family Services Agency and the Court, the development of interdisciplinary training programs, and the creation of special training programs for attorneys in child abuse and neglect cases. In addition, the incumbent will coordinate the tracking and monitoring of expenditures of grants funds in relation to reporting requirements. The position will function as a grants assistant to the Court Improvement Project and related activities. Works with the CIP Project Manager in the preparation of required reports for each of the CIP grants. Assists the CIP Manager in other special projects assigned to the Office. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of experience in a court or law agency. Equivalent combinations of relevant education may be substituted for general experience on a year-to-year basis. If education is substituted for experience, proof of degree must be submitted with application. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $66,767 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B (Family Division Manager): Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage, Toms River, New Jersey Duties: Under the general direction of the Assignment Judge and Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), plans, directs and administers the work of the Family Division. The Court Executive oversees Vicinage XV court operations; formulates and directs the implementation of Judiciary Plans, programs, policies and procedures; and manages Judiciary resources. Prepares and analyzes case processing statistical reports and case flow; prepares and administers the budget; prepares supervisory staff performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; and determines goals and objectives. Other tasks include assessing training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff; assigning of personnel; and interviewing job or team applicants. Does related work as required. NOTE: Traveling within the tri-county vicinage is mandatory. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $74,953.12 - $106,540.51 (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2 (CONFIDENTIAL): Morris County Courthouse, Family Division, Morristown , New Jersey . Summary: The Morris County Family Division is seeking a high motivated individual to serve as the Administrative Specialist 2 Confidential. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), the selected individual will be responsible for providing Vicinage-wide administrative support to the division. Specific duties include preparing confidential reports; monitoring and maintaining the division budget; serving as division timekeeper; serving as division contact regarding purchases, expenditures, and budgeting needs; providing technical advice to staff, peers, or management; drafting correspondence reports, or proposals; scheduling meetings, appointments, and interviews; and recommending improvements in operating procedures, work processes, or administrative practices. The selected candidate will perform other related tasks as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of technical experience in working in Program Evaluation, Administrative Operations, and/or Human Resources. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience eon a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,746.12 - $60,202.39. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1A: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, AOC, Trenton , New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to represent the family division in the design and implementation of the new automated child support system (NJKIDS), The Child Support Training Institute and The Learning Management System. Duties: This Court Executive will also provide technical support to vicinage family division staff and central office staff on IV-D program policy and procedural issues. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2a, or other manager, the individual must be able to make sound, well-informed and objective decision and recommendations on child support issues and anticipate the impact of those decisions and recommendation on judiciary operations. The individual must communicate effectively with the judiciary managers and judges, concerning the progress of current and future IV-D projects and any issues identified during planning and design discussions. This individual will be responsible for coordinated the collection and analysis of statistical, case management data and develop repots based upon this information. The executive will review judiciary compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, and administrative directives and approved best practices; develop user documents and manuals for court approval to further the implementation of statewide uniform practices and will monitor case flow statewide. This individual will review child support training curriculum and guide through the judiciary approval process as necessary. This executive will assist in implementation and training for vicinage staff on the new child support system. This individual will be required to review, analyze and assess the impact of all directives; regulations, statutes and policies pertaining to the operations of the child support program within the Family Division and may perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,184 - $90,514 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Family Division. Summary: The Judiciary of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic professional to lead in a challenging environment. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager) the selected individual will manage a supervisory staff (team leaders) from several units that handle diverse docket types. Duties: Responsibilities include planning policy and program development; formulate and develop goals and objectives, manage casework; prepare and analyze case processing statistical reports; create strategies to reduce backlog within the required time frame; review court activities for compliance with laws, court rules, or directives and ensure team leaders coordinate the work flow within their units. He/she will represent the division’s interests on various local and statewide committees, coordinate activities between or among agencies or other government or enforcement units, prepare and administer the budget; provide information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; review court activities for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directives, recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; initiate activities to improve the delivery of services; recommend disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; determine goals and objectives; assess training needs and requirements to enhance skills and ability of assigned staff; assign personnel; interview job or team applicants and conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members. Candidate must be articulate and possess strong writing skills; may perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

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COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Division Manager), the Monmouth Vicinage is seeking two highly motivated, dynamic professionals to perform and lead in a challenging environment. The selected individuals will ensure the effective and efficient management of cases by managing staff functions and resources within the Family and Probation (Child Support Enforcement, Juvenile or Adult Supervision) Divisions. Duties: The Court Executive 1b will assist in directing and supervising the daily operations of the division. Including but not limited to: case management; monitor case work flow; collect or maintain case statistics to generate status reports; recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders, laws, court rules and administrative directives; inform clients or customers about available services or agency support programs; provide information to the public (clients, customers and organizations), complainants, judges, attorneys, subordinates or supervisors; serve on committees or task forces; establish working relationships and/or coordinate activities with unions, social service agencies or outside organizations; recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; arrange training for staff or team members; evaluate staff performance; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; develop performance standards; recommend personnel action; inform managers about unresolved staff or team conflicts; respect and treat all personnel, clients and the public with dignity. Performs other related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case-related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience working with diverse populations is helpful. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

FAMILY LAW OPERATIONS MANAGER: Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Summary: The Family Law Manager position is located at the Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange and is responsible for the management of 110 staff members through two deputy managers and nine subordinate supervisors. This position provides oversight to Family Law Operations which include: Court Services, Case Processing, Electronic Records, Physical Records, Filing County, Court Child Support Unit and the Office of the Family Law Facilitator. It also provides support to 17 Bench Officers and Reports Directly to the Executive Director of the Lamoreaux Justice Center. Duties: Plan, organize and direct the activities of Family Law operations. Manage, through two deputy managers and nine subordinate supervisors, staff that provide direct support and services to the Bench and to the public/court users. Evaluate department needs and formulate/administer plans, policies and programs in support of organizational goals and objectives; assist in budget planning/administration. Collaborate, support, and confer with the Family Law Supervising Judge in formulating policy, establishing new procedure, implementing new case flow management ideas. Establish and maintain standards and ensure legal compliance. Administer grant funded programs including the AB1058 Child Support Commissioner and Family Law Facilitator Programs. Act as liaison with judicial officers, law enforcement, county agencies, the Bar, AOC and other organizations on Family Law matters. Monitor and analyze proposed and chaptered legislation, Judicial Council form and rule changes to determine impact and implementing new policy/procedures as necessary. Participate in discussions regarding the development and implementation of the California Case Management System for Family Law. Oversee the hiring, development, training and discipline of staff. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience as a Court Operations Manager with the Superior Court of CA, County of Orange; OR Three years of court management experience; OR Three years of professional experience with a statewide or nationwide organization that has responsibility for policy making in a court or court related environment. Desirable Qualifications: Significant management experience and expertise in the field of Family Law; Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in business, public administration, criminal justice, behavioral science, or closely related field; OR Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities required of this position; OR Completion of the Institute for Court Management’s Court Management Program (CMP) certificate program or the Court Executive Development Program. Salary: $6,457 - $9,235. (2007)

FAMILY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: North Carolina Judiciary, Judicial District 14 (Durham, NC). Summary: The person in this position has overall responsibility for Family Court under the direction of the Chief District Court Judge and Trial Court Administrator. Duties: This person will supervise Family Court staff and the operations of Family Court including: case management, programs, policies and procedures, timely preparation of reports, and customer services. In addition, the Family Court Administrator will serve as liaison between the court, community agencies and volunteer groups, work with the Trial Court Administrator to ensure appropriate court time is allocated for Family Court matters, and coordinate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs and services. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Administration or a human services field plus three years of related management and/or court experience; bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or criminal justice and five years of experience in managing programs and/or personnel or related experience in the court system; or a law degree plus two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be computer literate and have strong oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational, and team development skills. Salary: $46,423 - $61,811. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage, Family Division. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) or designee, acts as a lead worker in assisting employees in assigned tasks. Develops plans for budgets, accounting, staffing, training, equipment, logistics or other methods or procedures for organizational, unit or program responsibilities. Develops policies or procedures to ensure efficient operations. Plans implementation of projects or programs. Coordinates work between units or teams. Mentors and coaches lower level administrative professional employees. Facilitates discussion among state, vicinage and local officials. Keeps up to date on current trends, laws and rules. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in the area of program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $55,264.23 - $86,127.76. (2007)

CASA PROGRAM MANAGER: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Duties: Under general supervision, oversees, manages, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the day-to-day operations, recruitment, training, evaluation of volunteers and related tasks of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology or closely related field AND five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible social work, social services work, program planning, operations and/or management that includes two (2) years of staff management and/or supervision OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $18.11 – $19.02/hr. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (ASSISTANT FAMILY DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, Family Division. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking an executive to join the Family Division. Duties: The selected candidate, under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager), supervises team leaders and evaluates Performance of staff; coaches employees and encourages staff development; provides direction and feedback; acts as conduit between Team Leaders and Division Manager in the transmission of information; confers with members of a case management team for program or case management; provides information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; reviews court activities for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directions; prioritizes cases; analyzes data; addresses community organizations, public forums, media or professional groups, answers questions posed by public, clients, customers, complainants, subordinates or supervisors; recommends improvements in Judiciary programs and operating procedures or administrative practices; recommends procedures to ensure compliance with court orders, interviews job or team applicants; participates in team or work unit meetings for completeness or accuracy; monitors case work flow; collects or maintains case statistics pertaining to general status reports; develops performance standards and content materials for use in program and performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary action or recognition of employees; supervises employees. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

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COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) and the Court Executive 1B (Vicinage Assistant Family Division Manager), manages and coordinates the diversified work activities of a team, provides direct service to the Judge. Instructs and evaluates staff or team members on work-related matters; regulates flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; and directs work between units or teams. Supervise clerical, administrative, and other support activities. Each team member is responsible for performing varying aspects of case processing from intake which could include docketing, case preparation, calendaring, records management, adjournments, dismissals, and preparation of reports. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management; enforcement of court orders or calendar management. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2007)

MASTER – FAMILY LAW: Family Division, Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, MD. Duties: This Family Division Master is an officer of the Court assigned to assist the Circuit Court judges in handling matters within the Family Division Case Management plan. The Master will also be cross-trained to handle matters within the Family Division Domestic and Child Support Case Management Plans. The Master will conduct scheduling conferences, hearings and review of domestic, child support, family and juvenile law matters in accordance with the applicable Maryland Law and Rules of Procedure. Qualifications: The incumbent must be a practicing attorney in good standing, admitted to the Maryland Bar, with a minimum of five years experience in the practice of family law in Maryland. Prince George’s County residency preferred but not required. Although this position serves the judges of the Prince George’s County Circuit Court, it is a state position. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Salary: $81,311. (2007)

MEDIATOR: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, Family Court Services. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is inviting applications from qualified applicants interested in a position with the Court as a Family Court Services Mediator. Under direction of the Family and Investigative Services Manager, incumbents provide mediation services in custody and/or visitation disputes as required by California Family Code Section 3170 as well as custody evaluation services as appropriate. Duties: Typical tasks include but are not limited to: conducts group/parent orientation programs and parent education related to mediation and court procedures pertaining to child custody; explains the mediation process to parents; conducts mediation of child custody and visitation disputes; may conduct child custody/visitation evaluations; facilitates agreements and/or modifications of agreements between parents regarding custody and visitation; investigates and evaluates cases for court reports regarding parenting plans that best meet the needs of children; investigates cases involving domestic violence; prepares a wide variety of reports, correspondence, dispositions and court testimony regarding assigned cases; makes recommendations to the court regarding the disposition of disputed cases; testifies in court in contested cases; makes referrals to community resources for further services; provides oral in-camera reports to judicial personnel. Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships. (Completion of educational requirements as set forth in Rule 5.225 and Rule 5.230 of the California Rules of Court is desirable). Two years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy, or both, preferably in a setting relating to the areas of responsibility of the family court and with the ethnic populations to be serviced. (Additional post-degree counseling and/or psychotherapy experience is desirable). License is not required, although possession of one of the following professional licenses is desired: a valid license as a LCSW, or MFT issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, or a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Psychology Examining Committee. Knowledge of: principles and techniques used in family mediation and the function of mediation services in the courts; procedures and techniques used in child custody and visitation evaluations; general knowledge of the law, regulations and court procedures governing the operation of family court services programs in California and of community resources available to clients. Ability to: analyze and evaluate complex interpersonal and family relationships which requires the application of specialized counseling skills; effectively communicate orally and in written form; and prepare reports in a clear and concise manner. Salary: $64,066.18 - $77,872.87. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May, Family Division. Duties: The Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage is looking for a well-organized professional to provide technical advice to staff, peers or management; provide information to judges; review court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives; answer questions posed by public, clients, customers, complainants or supervisors; train employees in areas such as judiciary policies or procedures; participate in team or work unit meetings; check written records; compile records or other written materials; inform managers about employees’ or clients’ work progress or related matters. Perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,746.12 - $60,202.39. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, Child Support Hearing Officer Program, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a responsible professional candidate with solid office skills to join the Family Practice Division, Child Support Hearing Officer Program. Duties: Under the direction of the Chief, Hearing Officer Program, or other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will prepare for, preside over and conduct child support hearings at various locations related to the establishment, modification and enforcement of child support orders; prepare clear, technically sound informative reports of hearing findings, child support guidelines, worksheets and recommendations. The selected individual will maintain essential hearing records and statistics; make recommendations and assist in the development and improvement of a child support hearing officer system; take testimony for and prepare recommendations with findings of fact and legal basis for the Family Part judges in cases under the jurisdiction of the Family Court in addition to other duties as assigned. Travel throughout the State will be required to conduct hearings. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in program evaluation: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted fro one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Experience with committees, conducting hearings and preparing written decisions would be helpful. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office would also be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Family Division. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to work as a Court Services Supervisor 2 in the Family Division. Duties: Under the general direction of a Presiding Judge and/or Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Family Division Manager), the successful candidate will monitor, assign, coordinate, evaluate, review, lead and oversee the work activities and staff resources of a team or work unit consisting of professional, paraprofessional, and/or support staff employees. This position is responsible for assigning workloads and specific duties to staff or team members; directing and coordinating work between units or teams; communicating human resources policies, rules or regulations to team members; scheduling team members’ work hours or vacation time; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff; evaluating unit or team performance; overseeing special projects; mediating staff conflicts; reviewing and correcting work of staff and checking written reports for accuracy and completeness. He/She leads a case management team and develops and formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient operations. This position also requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact with community leaders and organizations is a plus. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, enforcement of court orders, calendar management or program administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326.07 - $87,377.14. (2007)

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COURT INVESTIGATOR: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Duties: Reviewing conservatorship, guardianship and termination of parental rights petitions and accountings; interviewing conservators, conservatees, guardians, wards and other persons necessary to obtain relevant case information; conferring with attorneys, physicians, teachers, therapists and other parties as deemed appropriate; researching criminal history (CLETS), DV history and CFS history for all ex parte custody and change of custody applications, and preparing reports summarizing the data; checking references and reviewing criminal history information; writing reports for the Probate and Family Law Courts based upon interviews, accounting reviews and investigations; attending court hearings and testifying in court as needed, following up on judicial orders and conducting special investigations requested by the court. Investigators are required to conduct home visits and field interviews. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in administration of justice, social sciences, or a behavioral science such as psychology or mental health with an emphasis on family and children’s issues, or a closely related field. Two years of full-time or its equivalent professional experience in a legal, judicial, social services, or health services environment handling a caseload pertaining to family, children, the elderly and/or mental health issues. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required. Knowledge of: California codes pertaining to Probate Court matters; court proceedings and legal and medical terminology and documents; interviewing and investigative techniques and effective interpersonal communication skills; cross-cultural issues, problems of the elderly, developmentally disabled and neurologically impaired, and of children’s needs and special interests; and general accounting procedures and basic word processing programs. Ability to: understand and apply relevant California code sections, as well as court rules and procedures; understand complex issues, interpret information from various sources, analyze problems and documents, and make appropriate recommendations; write comprehensive, factually accurate reports using available word processing software; interview a variety of individuals including children, the elderly, and developmentally disabled and/or neurologically impaired persons; plan and organize work to meet deadlines and work well under pressure; function effectively in a variety of work environments including high crime neighborhoods, unsanitary conditions, hospitals, mental facilities and board and care homes; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, often in difficult and strained circumstances. Salary: $56,774.11 - $69,009.27. (2006)

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY COURT OPERATIONS: Vermont Judicial Branch. Summary: The Director supervises the operation of all programs of the Vermont Family Court in accordance with general policy guidelines established by the Oversight Committee. This position involves managerial, administrative and public relations work, including the responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and evaluating the operational functions of the state’s 14 family courts. Duties: Supervises caseflow management an records management. Ensures that the Vermont courts provide quality and timely services and are accessible to all members of the public. Works with the public through the media and in person and maintaining effective working relationships with the Vermont Bar, the law enforcement community, representatives of the media, and related public and social service agencies. Identifies improvements to the Family Court which require new legislation, procedural rules, administrative rules, or court policies. Drafts legislation and rules. Translates new legislation and rules into court policies and protocols. Identifies methods to enable the judiciary to provide quality services effectively and efficiently, including improvements that can be accomplished through enhanced training and technology. Supervises judicial staff as assigned by the Court Administrator. Provides staff support to the Family Court Oversight Committee, Court Administrator, and Administrative Judge for Trial Courts on all matters related to the administration of the Vermont Family Court. Works with all members of the Judiciary to develop a long-term plan for the Vermont Family Court and then to develop and implement annual plans. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Juris Doctor or Masters degree in administration or other related field. (Admission to the Vermont Bar after a 4 year clerkship may be substituted for the Juris Doctor). Two years of management experience in the public sector (government or not for profit) of a major program, division, or department above the first line supervisory level, or two years in a high level position in the public sector with responsibility for policy formulation and implementation, budget preparation and fiscal administration, supervision and human resources management, and program evaluation, or two years of supervisory experience in a Vermont court. OR: Bachelor’s degree and three years of broad and extensive experience in management in a judicial organization or as listed in “Specific duties and responsibilities” in addition to the two years of general experience. OR: High school graduation and eight years of broad and extensive experience in management in a judicial organization as listed in “specific duties and responsibilities” in addition to the two years of general experience. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Summary: The Spirit of Leadership awaits you at Essex Vicinage! The Family Division of Essex Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional, who wants to make a difference. Duties: The selected candidate will define objectives for work performance, e.g., performance standards, performance, management or work outputs; develop policies or procedures to ensure efficient court/unit operations; direct (coordinate) work between units or teams; implement vision or leadership strategies to accomplish organizational or unit goals; lead a case management team; make decisions about organization or unit personnel actions, such as recruitment, selection, and design of reward systems, promotions, transfers, grievances, discipline or termination; plan implementation of projects or programs and provide direction for achieving organization, unit or project goals to assure that time and quality standards are met. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one of which shall have included experience in Case Management, Calendar Management and Program Administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2006)

FAMILY COURT FACILITATOR: Colorado Judicial Branch, Boulder, CO. Summary: Provides individual case management and coordination of family-related matters including domestic relations, domestic violence, dependency and neglect, and delinquency cases before the Colorado Judicial Department courts. Duties: The Family Court Facilitator will help pro se litigants in domestic relations, paternity and child support cases understand and follow applicable statutes, rules and procedures and assists pro se parties with following appropriate court procedures and with setting trials or hearings. The Family Court Facilitator will determine the actual issues in dispute and facilitate agreements; however, the Family Court Facilitator does not mediate agreements or act as an advocate for either party. The Family Court Facilitator will assist in child support cases and with parenting class compliance. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field and three years of experience working with court procedures, family law, or social work. Education and experience in family law preferred. A Master’s degree in social sciences or juris doctor may substitute for one year of the required experience. Law degree and Spanish language skills preferred. Salary: $4,160 - $5,576/month. (2006)

DIRECTOR FOR DIVISION OF FAMILY COURT SERVICES: West Virginia Judiciary. Summary: Government agency seeks attorney for administrator of family court system. Qualifications: Superior academic record; licensed to practice law with a willingness to become licensed in West Virginia; three years of law practice or other relevant experience; capacity for articulate expression, oral and written; ability to supervise staff; ability to work with professionals in other agencies in developing and managing office operations; ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time with little supervision; ability to develop continuing education programs; and ability to travel as needed within West Virginia. All applicants will be subject to an NCIC background check. Salary: $72,000 - $82,000. (2006)

FAMILY COUNSELOR – MEDIATOR (DIVORCE AND SCHOOL PEER MEDIATION TRAINER): Mohave County Superior Court, Conciliation Court. Duties: Position is primarily responsible for the development, coordination, and facilitation of education training programs for divorce mediation and school peer mediation. May also assist in conducting divorce mediations. Qualifications: Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Family or Adult Education or related field from an accredited college or university (or willingness to obtain the required degree upon appointment); a minimum of 40 hours in a nationally accredited mediation training course or other relevant training organization and two or more years of progressive responsible counseling, mediation and/or education-related experience. Excellent organizational, analytical, human relations and communication skills are preferred. Salary: $1,524.80 Bi-weekly. (2006)

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CLERK V: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill a new Clerk V position in support of the court’s new Family Law Expansion project. The Family Law Expansion project is designed to provide expanded services to family law litigants. Under limited supervision, Clerk V provides lead direction to lower-level Clerk IVs who function as technical specialists or legal document processing clerks performing the most complex technical and legal processing. The Clerk V also provides lead direction in the Clerk series in the Civil, Probate and Appeals Unit and/or the Family Law Unit. Lead direction includes; mentoring, training, assigning and reviewing work. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and must possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Regular and punctual attendance is important. Duties: Typical tasks include: accepting a wide variety of documents for filing such as complaints, petitions, answers, cross complaints, motions and dismissals; examining legal documents for sufficiency of information; assessing and collecting proper filing fees and accounting for all monies received; issuing summons, writs, abstracts and other legal processes; calendaring various hearings; preparing various legal notices and judgments; entering civil family law and probate case information into the automated case records system; and answering direct telephone inquiries on filing procedures, fees, appeal procedures, calendaring and local rules of court. Qualifications: The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: establishment and maintenance of filing and information retrieval systems; filing, indexing, cross-referencing methods and financial record keeping systems; legal procedures, documents and terminology used in court cases; preparation and maintenance of court calendars; and court statutes, policies, and procedures, documents, and terminology affecting assigned functions. Ability to: interpret, explain, and apply a variety of policies, rules, procedures and regulations; ability to read and understand statutes and instructions related to court proceedings; ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate records and reports; ability to provide assistance and deal with concerns from the public, community organizations and other agencies; and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, including judicial officers, attorneys, supervisors, coworkers, other agencies, and the public. Minimum Requirements: One year of experience with Contra Costa Superior Court at or above the level of Court Clerk IV, OR Four years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a court or legal setting. A paralegal certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience. Salary: $48,988.77 - $59,546.15. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: Conducts Family Division mediation proceedings in a multi-county vicinage. Duties: The Judiciary is seeking a customer service oriented individual responsible for mediations and handling confidential social investigations for court and conducting interviews with clients of the Family Division. Specific duties will include maintaining accurate records, implementing legislative enactments and court rules relating to case processing and performing other related duties as assigned. Travel within the tri-county vicinage will be required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science, as specified in the Domestic Violence Hearing Officer Program Standards. Five years of professional experience including three years of experience in the areas of domestic violence or family crisis. Admission to the NJ Bar and one year of experience in Family Law (which shall include work involving domestic violence) may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Salary: $53,118.25 - $82,783.31. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager), or other high level official, the selected individual will supervise professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff on case-related or case management teams. This person will instruct staff or team members on work related matters, coordinate work between units or teams, conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members. Also expected to instruct, evaluate and organize program activities for the team. This person must possess strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. The appointee will perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, calendar management, enforcement of court orders, supervising of offenders and/or program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $48,371.84 - $83,984.18. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington County. Duties: The Judiciary is seeking a compassionate leader to mediate issues in abuse/neglect cases, involving the Division of Youth and Family Services, Law Guardians, attorneys representing the Office of the Attorney General, and parents. This position is also responsible for developing policies or procedures to ensure efficient operations; planning, implementing, and evaluating Family Division programs or projects; resolving disputes, conflicts, or problems regarding programs or services; facilitating discussion among state, vicinage, county, or local officials; and keeping abreast of current trends, laws, and rules. The position may serve as a back-up for other Family Division Programs and performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a graduate degree or certification of advanced training in a behavioral or social science and completion of a recognized mediation training program consisting of 40 hours of instruction. Four years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: mediation, counseling, family intake, crisis intervention, custody/visitation dispute investigations and child support. The professional experience shall have included supervised clinical experience in mediation. At the discretion of the Assignment Judge relevant experience may be substituted for either the graduate degree or clinical experience, or both. NOTE: In special circumstances and at the request of the Assignment Judge, the Administrative Office of the Courts may temporarily approve for a 1-year period an applicant who has not yet completed the specialized family mediation training, provided the applicant has at least 3 years of experience as a mediator or a combination of mediation experience and service in the Family Part, has co-mediated in a CDR program with an experienced family mediator, and certifies to the intention to complete the specialized training within 1 year following the temporary approval. Salary: $53,118.25 - $82,783.31. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b/Court Executive 1b (Family Division Manager/Assistant Family Division Manager), this individual should possess strong communicative, interpersonal and computer skills and understand and appreciate the need for quality customer service, will lead a team of professional and support staff in the intake, scheduling and processing of complaints. Duties: Responsibilities will include but not limited to: instructing team members on work-related matters; assigning and monitoring work assignments; training and mentoring team members; conducting performance advisory sessions; recommending personnel actions (hiring, terminating, disciplining, promoting, etc.) and performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, calendar management, program administration to include development, analysis, implementation, administration, or research, the supervision, monitoring and intervention of offenders, or the enforcement of court orders. Knowledge of the Family Automated Case Tracking System (FACTS) will be helpful. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,371.84 - $83,984.18. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B – CONFIDENTIAL (ASSISTANT FAMILY DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) is responsible for assisting in the direction and supervision of the daily operations of the Family Division. Evaluate the performance of staff. Mentor/coach staff; provide direction and feedback. Confer with members of a case management team for program or case management. Recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices. Recommend changes to organizational structure or work processes. Recommend or initiate disciplinary action or recognition of employees. Supervise employees. Recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining or demoting). Reconcile work of staff or team members. Correct work of staff or team members. Determine staff or team members’ training needs. Instruct staff or team members on work-related matters. Conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Knowledge of case processing is helpful. Supervisory experience is helpful. Experience in juvenile, juvenile crisis, CPR, child abuse and neglect, guardianship case management, matrimonial or domestic violence work is helpful. Salary: $61,750.80 - $92,111.61. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B (FAMILY DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Assignment Judge and Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), plans, directs and administers the work of the Family Division, The Court Executive oversees court operations; formulates and directs the implementation of Judiciary Plans, programs, policies and procedures; and manages Judiciary resources. Prepares and analyzes case processing statistical reports and case flow; prepares and administers the budget; prepares supervisory staff performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; and determines goals and objectives. Other tasks include assessing training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff; assigning of personnel; and interviewing job or team applicants. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $72,042.60 - $102,403.41. (2006)

FAMILY COURT MANAGER: 19^th Judicial Circuit, Ft. Pierce, FL. Summary: This is responsible work assisting the Trial Court Administrator, and/or Chief Judge, in the daily operations of a Family Court Division of a circuit court, including supervision of professional and support staff, development of operational policies and procedures, oversight of program budget, planning, and liaison with local and state government. Duties: The Family Court Manager supervises court support staff by assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending and arranging training. The Manager may conduct or assist in the recruitment and selection of court programs to assure compliance with court policy and procedures. The Family Court Manager conducts research for the Chief Judge or Court Administrator such as studies for the improvement of court operations, caseload reporting, and the implementation of laws, policies, and state or federal regulations. Working relationships are established with judges, court personnel, clerk of court, law clerks, state and county officials, attorneys, local organizations and social services agencies, and the general public. The Family Court Manager must use independent judgment and discretion, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration, criminology, or a related social science, and two years of experience in court administration, or budget and financial planning, one year of which was in a supervisory or program management position. Graduation from an accredited law school may substitute for non-supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in an area above may substitute for the non-supervisory experience. Progressively responsible experience in court administration may substitute, on a year for year basis, for the Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, including the Appellate or Trial Court process and the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the principles of public, business, or personnel administration. Ability to conduct legal employment interviews. Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze statistical data concerning court management, caseload and other court programs. Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports to a variety of individuals including judges, state courts system managers, elected county officials and other law enforcement officials. Salary: $45,303.72. (2006)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3 or JUDICIARY COORDINATOR 1: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent customer service skills to work with the New Jersey Child Placement Advisory Council. The selected individual will have demonstrated excellent computer skills and high level office systems management abilities. With minimum supervision, this individual must effectively execute multiple effectively execute multiple tasks prioritizing and working within specific time lines. Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to taking and distributing Executive Board and Council minutes; preparing monthly Executive Board packets; preparation of conferences and meetings; inputting information on the Council website; updating multiple contact lists; assisting in preparation of PowerPoint presentations; and coordination and execution of specific projects. Additional responsibilities will include referring Child Placement Review (CPR) volunteers and others to appropriate information resources; preparing bid proposals and vouchers and following through with pending projects. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in Program Evaluation: program development coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted fro two years of experience. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database applications, HDML programming, and experience with volunteers is helpful. Applicants must have the ability to travel to offsite meetings, some of which may be in the evening. Salary: $40,866 - $66,283. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Family Division of Essex Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Family Division of Essex Vicinage is seeking a dynamic, organized and motivated individual to join our winning team. Duties: The selected candidate will coordinate report collection activities; draft correspondence, reports, press releases or proposals schedule (arrange) meetings, appointments, interviews and other activities necessary for accomplishing job assignments; inform clients or customers of available agency support programs or services; provide information to judges, attorney or community organizations; establish working relationships with unions, social service agencies, or other outside organizations; recommend improvements in operating procedures, work processes, or administrative practices; participate in team or work unit meetings; compile records or other written materials and collect or maintain case statistics to generate status reports. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in one or more of the following areas: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $36,025.61 - $59,021.95. (2006)

COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I (FAMILY COURT SERVICES): Family Court Services, Ft. Myers, FL. Summary: This is responsible work performing a wide variety of administrative duties for the Family Law Judges, Program Coordinator and the general public. Working relationships are established with court system personnel, and the general public to receive, convey, and explain detailed information. An individual in this position who speaks Spanish will use this skill in day-to-day conversations with program participants. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Director. Duties: The core functions of this position are: case management/office functions; administrative support to the Program Coordinator and Court Program Specialist II; Assist with the Fasttrack Program. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, psychology, criminology, public administration, or a related social or behavioral science. Two years court related experience in a related field. Knowledge of: Court procedures and understanding of basic legal terminology; Basic mathematics and simple statistics. Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and other governmental and private agencies; Conduct research and compose concise reports and executive summaries; Exercise discretion and maintain confidential information; Provide excellent customer service to all patrons and maintain a pleasant demeanor in stressful situations; Work under constant pressure in a fast-paced office environment; Efficiently operate a computer and utilize Microsoft Office Suite and various other software programs and databases; Operate office equipment including multiple line telephones, copier, fax, and shredder. Type a minimum of 35 wpm (45 wpm preferred); Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Salary: $29,725.56. (2006)

FAMILY DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR: Reno, Nevada. Summary: The Family Division Administrator is a salaried, non-confidential, exempt, executive position that provides direct management support to the Family Court Division under the supervision of the District Court Administrator, working in conjunction with the chief judge, presiding judge and judges of the Family Court Division. The Family Court presents a unique environment with a busy, emotionally charged caseload and large number of unrepresented parties. Duties: The candidate we seek needs to have an understanding of family dynamics and the importance of Family Court proceedings, be flexible in managing the needs of support both inside and outside the courtroom and have a desire to build on the foundation of the Family Court Team. We seek an innovative and knowledgeable candidate with broad court administration experience oriented towards family court proceedings and involving the supervision of staff, human resources skills, budget development and monitoring, grants program application and monitoring, scheduling and case flow management, personnel and facilities management, and the development and use of technology to enhance family court operations. The Second Judicial District Family Court Division has 4 full time judges and 6 court masters. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA degree in judicial, business, public administration or related field; and six or more years of progressively responsible court administration experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will also be considered if the sum of their education/experience provides the knowledge, skills and abilities identified as needed for this position. Candidates holding MJA, MPA or MBA degrees and/or certification as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management will be given preference. Starting salary is $68,910.40 to $99,944.00 per annum plus an excellent benefits package. (2006)

FAMILY COURT PROGRAM COORDINATOR: New Castle Family Courthouse, Wilmington, Delaware. Summary: This position coordinates and manages the activities of volunteers in the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. Duties: Ensures adequate staffing of skilled volunteers through focused recruitment methods. In conjunction with peers and superiors, develop and presents training programs to ensure volunteers use proper interview methods, prepare appropriate case reports and function within the applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Certain volunteers may be interns earning academic credit towards an undergraduate degree. Assigns volunteers with the goal of matching special skills, interests, cultural background, etc., with the needs of the minor child(ren). Ensures efficient and positive case results through regular contact with volunteers, discussions and sharing professional expertise, as well as explaining the services available from other state agencies and private organizations. Ensures program effectiveness and viability through maintenance and evaluation of program data, resource requirements and nationwide precedent and trends in similar programs. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Please address each item separately on the Minimum Qualifications page of the application. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas. Failure in any one area will result in a rating of "not qualified.": Experience in health and human services. Experience in program evaluation. Experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of staff supervision. Salary: $35,934 - $44,918 (Minimum - Midpoint) Pay Grade 13. (2006)

CHILD SUPPORT HEARING OFFICER (PART TIME): Fort Myers, Florida. Summary: This is professional and responsible quasi-judicial work related to child support enforcement matters circuit wide. Duties: This work requires hearing IV-D child support matters, interpretation and making judgment on legal matters, legal research activities, and recommending orders to the family law judges. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in administrative child support enforcement laws related to State of Florida Department of Revenue cases. Work is performed under general supervision of the Chief Judge, Court Administrator, Judges, and Alternative Dispute Resolutions Director. The Hearing Officer works closely with the Judges, Family Court Services, the Clerk’s office, and related agencies, and serves as an integral member of the 20^th Judicial Circuit Court’s case management team circuit wide. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school and good standing membership in the Florida Bar. Prior judicial/quasi-judicial experience and five years of experience in the practice of law including at least one year of experience in family law. Salary: $36,174.06. (2006)

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