New Jersey Courts

New Jersey Courts Headquarters Location

Trenton, NJ

New Jersey Courts Photos

  • Richard J Hughes Justice Complex
About New Jersey Courts
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of the Supreme Court; the Superior Court, which includes the Appellate Division and the trial courts in the 15 vicinages; the Tax Court and the municipal courts. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and human resources coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the courts.

When you come to work for the New Jersey Judiciary, you will join a 9,000-member strong branch of government that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service.

We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which resolves nearly one million Superior Court cases and 6 million municipal court cases each year. Whether it be in a courtroom, a courthouse, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We resolve disputes, foster rehabilitation, strengthen families, protect rights and provide information, programs and services critical to protecting public safety.

The New Jersey Judiciary has been a national leader on many fronts. In addition to groundbreaking jurisprudence, the Judiciary has been recognized for its robust statewide information technology systems, its position on the cutting edge of criminal justice reform and juvenile justice reform, its high standards in the area of language services and programs for minorities and other protected groups, and its rehabilitative approach to helping individuals and families.

Our culture is based on our strong belief in the importance of our work to all of those we serve. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. Our benefits package includes highly competitive pension and health plans, on-the-job training, mentoring and professional development opportunities, and a generous holiday calendar.

Number of Employees in New Jersey Courts

1,001 to 5,000