Job description for Paralegal Technician Assistant (Non-Competitive) (004-23):

AMENDED JOB VACANCY POSTING POSTING #: 004-23 ISSUE DATE: January 3, 2023 TITLE: PARALEGAL TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2023 LOCATION: Department of Children and Families (DCF) POSITIONS: MULTIPLE RANGE: A13 DISTRIBUTION: STATE WIDE SALARY: $40,719.93 - $57,034.14 SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY: Opportunities are subject to current promotional and hiring restrictions. NOTE: Positions located throughout all counties in New Jersey. Please complete the DCF Employment Area of Interest Form and submit it along with your resume and cover letter. Failure to do so may delay processing of your resume. SPECIAL NOTE: This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week. DEFINITION: Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, assists in researching laws, rules, and regulations, investigating facts, and preparing documents for use in briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other legal actions; does other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or, an Associate Degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies. NOTE: A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree may be substituted for the above education requirement. NOTE: Rule 1:20-20(a) prohibits attorneys that have been disbarred, resigned with prejudice, transferred to disability-inactive status, or under suspension from the practice of law in this or any other jurisdiction from being employed as paralegals/legal assistants in the state of New Jersey. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver?s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one?s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans. *SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ ?SAME? program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (833) 691-0404. NOTE: APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE USED BEFORE ANY PROMOTIONS ARE MADE. IMPORTANT NOTICE RESIDENCY - Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are ?grandfathered.?? New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption.? Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an exemption. ?Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment. Electronic Filing: Forward a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name to: Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov Include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.
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