Foreclosure Law Clerk

Salary: $63,706.00. Term of appointment is for one year with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

About the role

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8,500-member team that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in the lives of the public we serve. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth and fosters professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking law school graduates with strong communication and analytical skills for immediate appointment as Foreclosure Law Clerks to be assigned to the Office of Foreclosure in the Superior Court Clerk's Office. The selected candidates, who must have graduated from law school within the past four years, will perform specialized, technical work in the Office of Foreclosure.

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high-speed home internet access. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Review foreclosure pleadings, motions, and other case filings for legal sufficiency and accuracy
• Prepare written reports, writs, orders, and other court documents necessary to prepare foreclosure cases for final disposition
• Review and recommend the entry of a final judgment for uncontested foreclosure matters

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an American Bar Association-approved law school by the time of appointment (graduated within the last four years)
• Selected candidates will be required to provide an official, final law school transcript, which includes the date of graduation
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential
• Completion of a course in mediation prior to the start of the clerkship is helpful
• Under Court Rule, all trial court law clerks who will serve as mediators must first complete the Judiciary-sponsored 12-hour mediation training or the equivalent. Applicants can request a waiver by providing documentation of an approved alternative dispute resolution course

Requirements

• Foreclosure Law Clerks may hold outside employment with prior approval as provided in the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees
• A driver's license valid in New Jersey is required only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position
• US citizenship is not required, but selected candidates must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security regulations
• Individuals selected for clerkships must agree to a thorough background check, including fingerprinting
• Pursuant to the "New Jersey First Act," all newly hired Judiciary employees must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Law clerks are exempt from this requirement during their 53-week term but must comply if moving into another state position immediately following their clerkship

Pay

$63,706.00

Schedule

Term of appointment is for one year with the possibility of two one-year extensions. This position may qualify for a hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days of remote work per week.