Moderator of the Tribunal

Job Description

Job Title: Moderator of the Tribunal
Agency: Office of the Tribunal
Reports To: Vicar General
Position: Full-time, Benefited, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The Moderator of the Tribunal is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Marriage Tribunal.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the daily operations of the Tribunal Office
• Coordinates, supervises, and supports the work of staff
• Manages ongoing organization of department, job-descriptions, in-services, and supervision of the department staff
• Works closely with the Judicial Vicar on all matters presented to the Tribunal
• Serves as Judge or Advocate as needed, including writing Briefs
• Coordinates the work of Judges, Defenders of the Bond and Expert Witnesses
• Coordinates work and case flow. Monitors progress of cases to be sure justice is rendered in a timely manner. Understands and can explain the canonical processes required for all types of cases presented to the Tribunal
• Handles ordinary questions about the instruction of cases, and in cooperation with the Judges, arranges for psychological evaluations for those involved in cases requiring such expertise
• Assists pastors/parochial administrators and their staff by responding to questions regarding the marriage nullity process as well as marriage preparation
• With the Judicial Vicar, handles marriage preparation between dioceses (nihil obstat/visum/dispensations etc.)
• Develops and supervises the department's annual budget
• Coordinates billing and receiving payments
• With the Judicial Vicar, completes the annual year-end reports, including those for the Bishop, Apostolic Signatura and Canon Law Society of America
• With Judicial Vicar, completes the 'laicization' cases
• Maintains the archives of Tribunal cases and documents
• Represents the Diocese of Joliet at the annual conference of the Canon Law Society of America

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Handles other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Must have a license in Canon Law and must have experience with annulment process
• Must have a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years' experience in a related field
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills, along with good computer skills
• Proficiency in English is required
• Bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required

SALARY RANGE
Salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annual, depending on experience and qualifications

BENEFITS
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Leave Days, and Paid Holidays based on holiday schedule approved for Blanchette Catholic Center
• Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a full-time exempt position, with benefits. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday. Flexibility of schedule and reliable transportation is required. Evening work as needed or required.

To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org. No phone calls, please. When sending your resume and cover letter, please reference Moderator of the Tribunal in the subject line of your email.

About the Employer

The Diocese of Joliet encompasses 7 counties of northern Illinois and has a Catholic population of more than 658,000.