Paralegal Technician Assistant (Posting #271-23)

The NJ Department of Children and Families has an immediate need for a qualified individual to fill a current Paralegal Technician Assistant position at the Cape May local office located in Rio Grande, NJ. The Paralegal Technician Assistant, 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. SPECIAL NOTE: This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week. 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. 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. 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. RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf. 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. SALARY: $40,719.93 - $57,034.14. TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name. Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Send the file to: Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov 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.