Chief, Labor and Employee Relations (Court Executive 2B) Job Posted: 2 April 2024 Company: New Jersey Judiciary
Closing Date: Until filled Location: Trenton, NJ
Link to application and full position listing AMENDED REPOST Applicants who have already applied, need not reapply When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. Salary The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual with strong management and legal skills to serve under the general direction of the Court Executive 3b (Assistant Director of Human Resources). The selected individual will represent management in labor and employee relations matters, including representing the Judiciary in all matters pertaining to the negotiation and administration of Judiciary labor contracts. The position requires an understanding of management principles and prerogatives, including the practical implications of contract proposals and operational responsibilities. This position directs the staff and operations of the Administrative Office of the Courts' Labor and Employee Relations Unit within the Human Resources Division. Staff in this Unit develop management contract proposals and assess labor contract proposals in coordination with Judiciary representatives; provide guidance to managers and Human Resources staff statewide on contract administration, grievances, imposition of discipline, and referrals for employee advisory services; conduct training in related areas; develop Human Resources policies for recommendation and statewide implementation; and coordinate statewide labor/management committees as well as serve as a resource to trial court labor/management committees. Remote Work Example of Duties
QualificationsGraduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience which shall have included practice of law as an attorney; and three years of supervision of staff.
NOTE: The duties of the position will require extensive legal knowledge in the areas of New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act; the New Jersey Family Leave Act; employment -at-will; Title VII; and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
License: Attorney-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active.
Supervision Substitution for Level 2B Only - Attorney at law preference For positions that require or prefer the selected candidate be an Attorney-at-Law, the supervision of staff requirement may be waived for those candidates who are Attorneys-at-Law with a plenary license in the State of New Jersey and having Supreme Court Good Standing Status of Active; that have at least three years of experience applicable to the position to which they are applying. Supplemental InformationDriver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. How To ApplyThe NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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