SALARY: $122,564.63 to $181,343.73
LOCATION: Division of Criminal Justice, Executive Staff
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ
Statewide travel between office locations required for work responsibilities.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)
DUTIES: Under administrative direction of the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice (the Division) and the Director’s Executive Staff on Division and Department projects and initiatives; performs extensive research and writing on complex legal issues and those of first impression; assists with interpretation and analysis of law, regulations, and other official instrumentalities; handles prosecutions of sexual assaults and other violent crimes; participates in the development of expertise in sexual crimes; interprets and enforces criminal statutes; coordinates legal and related activities involving federal and local jurisdictions; coordinates with County Prosecutors Offices; prosecutes multi-jurisdictional sexual offenders; oversees aspects of investigation, including but not limited to case assessment, research, memorandum writing, court appearances, court filings (motions, briefs), attorney correspondence and case management; drafts legal applications and pleadings; works closely with law enforcement in the development of case investigation; performs other related work as required. This position may also require non-traditional work hours, on an as needed basis, including evenings and weekends on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice. This position may require availability for on-call duty outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to address urgent or critical matters. The selected candidate must be prepared to respond, remotely or on-site, as directed by supervisory staff and in accordance with established protocols and procedures, to perform the essential duties of the position.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: 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.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with at least (3) three years of experience prosecuting sexual offense cases and/or demonstrated experience handling sexual crime prosecutions. Preference will be given to candidate who has experience prosecuting sexual-offense cases in multiple legal jurisdictions or who has education and expertise in the prosecution of sexual-offense cases in multiple legal jurisdictions.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must check the box when completing your online application and submit your Schedule A or B letter along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated below, on or before the closing date. For more information on the SAME Program please visit the NJ CSC SAME Program, email, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations for experience and education will be based upon the resume, employment application, including required supporting documents (JD transcripts). Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide a CSC approved evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency, with a course-by-course breakdown, prior to the closing date (see CSC foreign degree information). Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your education towards eligibility.
BENEFITS: Appointees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; a prescription drug plan; and vision care reimbursement. Participation in retirement and deferred compensation plans, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts may also be available. Eligible employees receive annual paid sick and vacation leave as well as paid State holidays. Positions may offer telework or an Alternate Work Week (AWP) schedule. Benefit eligibility may vary based on job duties, operational needs, and funding. For more information, visit NJDPB.
All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.
HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, please upload a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #26-039, a completed application for employment found here: www.njoag.gov/dcjapply/, a current resume including bar admissions with dates, copy of NJ Certificate of Good Standing, a legal writing sample, a copy of your final unofficial undergraduate and JD transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (required of all applicants) to the Recruitment Coordinator via the following link on or before the closing date of March 13, 2026. Current Division of Criminal Justice employees need only send a resume and cover letter. Applications will not be accepted via email.
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. The Department of Law and Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.