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The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is looking for an attorney to function as an Office Manager for administrative and clerical support staff for the Division of Law in Trenton, NJ. The position will be appointed as a Deputy Attorney General 2 with a salary of $110,546.27 to $158,260.13 per year.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Attorney General has broad oversight of the state’s legal and law enforcement matters. As the head of the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Attorney General supervises a wide range of Divisions, Offices, and Commissions, consisting of over 2,800 sworn law enforcement officers, 600 attorneys, and thousands of other public servants.
ABOUT THE DIVISION:
The Division of Law (DOL) serves as primary legal counsel for New Jersey state government. Generally speaking, this work takes three forms: by providing legal advice to the state’s departments and agencies, by defending the state in civil litigation, and by bringing civil lawsuits against individuals, corporations, and other entities that violate the law and harm New Jersey and its residents. Staffed by nearly 500 attorneys, DOL’s responsibilities cover a broad swath of legal issues, including those involving banking, child protection, corrections, education, environmental, finance, health, insurance, taxation, and transportation matters.
DUTIES:
Under direction of the Director, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Division of Law, or other supervisory officials within the Department of Law & Public Safety will:
- assists in supervising legal support staff;
- participates in the hiring, firing, demoting, and disciplining of employees,
- provides training, oversees case management systems, timekeeping & others databases necessary for the effective functioning of the Division;
- will assist with administrative and personnel activities of the Division including employee conduct and performance, labor relations, ADA and EEO issues;
- acts as a liaison between staff and upper management;
- Evaluates performance of legal support staff;
- perform other related duties as assigned or required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor.
- Admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey is required.
- Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in management/supervising office staff and training.
- Candidates should submit a supplemental document, included with your resume, outlining (a) litigation experience in State and Federal court; and/or (b) investigation experience.
- All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.
Benefits:
- Paid Leave Time
- Paid State Holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits
- Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans
- Telework may be available
HOW TO APPLY:
If qualified, applicants must complete a Division of Law attorney application for employment, found at https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-law-home/employment/application/ indicating interest in vacancy #23-305 with desired location preference for Trenton or Newark. All items must be submitted via the DOL online attorney application portal on or before the closing date of June 5, 2023.
For more information, please visit https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/
The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is looking for an attorney to function as an Office Manager for administrative and clerical support staff for the Division of Law in Trenton, NJ. The position will be appointed as a Deputy Attorney…
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