New Jersey Office of the Public Defender

New Jersey Department of Education

(DOE-004-26) Personnel Assistant 2 or Personnel Assistant 3 (Leave Coordinator) (Open to Current State of New Jersey Employees Only)

Personnel Assistant

Two career tracks: PA2 and PA3; leave administration, personnel programs, and guidance to employees; requires legacy combinations of education and experience as specified.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

COS-2026-3 Inventory Control Specialist 2 (Internal Posting)

Inventory Control Specialist

Three years in inventory control; involves procurement/receiving; detail-oriented with computer skills; good customer service.

CSRR-2026-22 Research Scientist 3

Research Scientist 3

Master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the position; two years’ relevant experience; Doctorate may substitute for experience; degree evaluations required at closing date.

NJ State Office of Innovation

C+E Lab Marketing Analytics & Measurement Lead

Marketing Analytics & Measurement Lead

5+ years in marketing analytics or data strategy; leadership in analytics; experience with Google Analytics 4, GTM, BI tools; SQL/Python/R; data visualization; experience with Domo/Looker/Tableau/PowerBI; knowledge of MMM and incrementality; strong collaboration with stakeholders.

NJStateOfficeofInnovation

Product Manager

5+ years product management, cross-functional leadership, data-driven, agile, user-centered design. Civic tech experience preferred.

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

CSRR-2025-35 Research Scientist 3 - Chemistry (Repost)

Research Scientist 3 - Chemistry

Master of Science in chemistry or related field; 2 years in chemical analysis or research. Doctorate may substitute; or Bachelor’s with 3 years and instrument experience.

COS-2026-1 Communications Operator Trainee (Continuous)

Communications Operator Trainee

Entry-level communications trainee for a 24/7 dispatch center; requires background check, driver license if needed for duties, and ICS training within 1 year.

Technology Operations Director

7+ years in technology operations; 2+ years leading cloud-based IT platform administration; 1+ year people management; strong security, AWS, and DevOps experience; able to work in bureaucratic, agile environment.

Investigator Apprentice Public Defender

Apprenticeship with 4+ years of investigation experience or a bachelor's degree; additional education/experience in psychology or sociology may qualify. Licensure requirements apply if vehicle operation is needed.

Attorney Assistant 

Bachelor's degree; 2 years paralegal/legal research experience; substitutions allowed; driver license only if vehicle operation is required.

Clerk Typist

Typing, clerical duties; high school diploma or GED; NJ driver’s license only if vehicle operation is required.

Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1

Licensed attorney in New Jersey; JD required; 3 years practicing attorney; driver’s license if vehicle operation is needed; 10+ years experience for higher ADPA levels.

Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2

Assistant Deputy Public Advocate

Licensed attorney in New Jersey with JD; 2+ years practicing attorney; 5+ years overall for ADPA2; NJ SAME program documentation if applicable.

Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3

Licensed Attorney-at-Law in New Jersey; 10+ years of experience; driver license if required for duties; SAME program documentation as needed.

Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3

Licensed Attorney in New Jersey with a Juris Doctorate and at least 1 year of practice experience; driver's license may be required if vehicle operation is needed.

Assistant Deputy Public Defender 2

Licensed Attorney-at-Law in New Jersey; J.D. from an accredited law school; at least 5 years of practicing attorney experience. Driver's license valid in NJ only if vehicle operation is needed.

Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 

Licensed attorney in New Jersey; JD from an ABA-accredited law school; NJ bar admission; driver’s license only if vehicle operation is required.

WLM-2025-5H Maintenance Worker (HOURLY)

Maintenance Worker

Entry level, part-time position with up to 35 hours weekly; hourly pay $16.00; open to general public.

General Interest

General interest pool; must be authorized to work in the United States; equal opportunity employer.

Title	Location	Date
(DOE-004-26) Personnel Assistant 2 or Personnel Assistant 3 (Leave Coordinator) (Open to Current State of New Jersey Employees Only) Full Time · $67K-$113K Trenton, New Jersey, United States · Onsite	Trenton, New Jersey, United States Onsite	Apr 9, 2026
COS-2026-3 Inventory Control Specialist 2 (Internal Posting) Full Time · $47K-$68K · 3+ YOE Ewing, New Jersey, United States · Onsite	Ewing, New Jersey, United States Onsite	Apr 7, 2026
CSRR-2026-22 Research Scientist 3 Full Time · $75K-$106K · 2+ YOE Trenton, New Jersey, United States · Onsite	Trenton, New Jersey, United States Onsite	Mar 30, 2026
C+E Lab Marketing Analytics & Measurement Lead Full Time · $128K · 5+ YOE New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States · Remote	New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Remote	Mar 2, 2026
Product Manager Full Time · $145K · 5+ YOE New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States · Hybrid	New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Hybrid	Feb 2, 2026
CSRR-2025-35 Research Scientist 3 - Chemistry (Repost) Full Time, Temporary · $77K-$113K · 2+ YOE Trenton, New Jersey, United States · Onsite	Trenton, New Jersey, United States Onsite	Jan 22, 2026
COS-2026-1 Communications Operator Trainee (Continuous) Full Time · $45K · 0+ YOE Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States · Onsite	Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States Onsite	Jan 6, 2026
Technology Operations Director Full Time · $135K-$155K · 7+ YOE New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States · Remote	New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Remote	Dec 25, 2025
Investigator Apprentice Public Defender Full Time · $59K-$86K · 4+ YOE New Jersey or United States · Onsite	New Jersey or United States Onsite	Dec 20, 2025
Attorney Assistant Full Time · $62K-$90K · 2+ YOE New Jersey, United States · Onsite	New Jersey, United States Onsite	Dec 10, 2025
Clerk Typist Full Time · $38K-$55K United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 10, 2025
Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 Full Time · $112K-$165K · 3+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Oct 2, 2025
Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 Full Time · $97K-$143K · 2+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Oct 2, 2025
Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 Full Time · $112K-$165K · 10+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Oct 2, 2025
Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 Full Time · $77K-$113K · 1+ YOE New Jersey, United States · Onsite	New Jersey, United States Onsite	Oct 2, 2025
Assistant Deputy Public Defender 2 Full Time · $97K-$143K · 5+ YOE New Jersey, United States · Onsite	New Jersey, United States Onsite	Oct 2, 2025
Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 Full Time · $77K-$113K United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Oct 2, 2025
WLM-2025-5H Maintenance Worker (HOURLY) Part Time · $33K/yr · 0+ YOE Union Beach, New Jersey, United States · Onsite	Union Beach, New Jersey, United States Onsite	Jun 16, 2025
General Interest Full Time New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States · Remote	New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Remote	May 9, 2024

Activities	legal representationcriminal defenseappellate litigationjuvenile justice representationmental health advocacy
Headquarters	US
Industries	Legal ServicesGovernment
Name	New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
Employees	1,000
Type	Government
Parent Company	State of New Jersey
Subsidiaries	Office of Law GuardianOffice of Parental RepresentationDivision of Mental Health Advocacy
Tagline	Provides legal representation to indigent individuals in New Jersey.
Founded	1,967
Website	nj.gov

New Jersey Office of the Public Defender

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