About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Probation Officer to support the Family Division. This role combines case management, court presentation, and direct client contact to help families navigate judicial processes and access resources.

• Conduct pre- and post-hearing client interviews to collect case facts and identify needs
• Prepare clear, professional reports and case summaries for court
• Draft formal complaints, applications and other legal documents
• Present cases and recommendations in court (in-person and virtual)
• Perform legal research and maintain accurate records in Judiciary databases (e.g., NJKids, FACTS)
• Monitor case progress to ensure timely disposition and compliance with court orders
• Coordinate with other divisions and external agencies to link clients to services
• May be required to conduct urine screens, home visits, and occasional on-call duties outside regular hours

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any area that includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences
• Applicants nearing graduation may apply, but degree must be completed by the start date if selected
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise appropriate judgment, and collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies
• Familiarity with case management systems (experience with NJKids, FACTS or similar is a plus)
• Ability to perform required physical duties for some assignments (frequent standing, lifting 30–50 lbs occasionally, possible up to 75 lbs)
• Driver’s license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is required for the position
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required; U.S. citizenship is not mandatory

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Compensation & Work Location

• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary range: $55,943.00 — $95,153.11 (Schedule A) | $55,943.00 — $91,346.99 (Schedule B). Starting salary for new hires is typically the minimum of the applicable range.
• Location: Freehold, NJ (regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is essential)
• Remote: Hybrid schedule may allow up to 2 days of remote work per week. Remote participation requires high-speed home internet and multifactor authentication.

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Additional Information & Requirements

• Background check with fingerprinting is required for newly hired employees
• Residency requirement: Newly hired employees may be required to establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year (per state law); exemption requests may be considered for hardship or employer critical need
• Veterans: Applicants who are veterans should note their status on application materials for potential preference considerations
• This hiring process conforms to applicable federal and New Jersey employment laws and nondiscrimination rules

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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