Clerk III: Payments & Administrative Support (Remote)

New Jersey Courts; Belvidere (NJ); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is hiring for clerical and support positions in the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13). The role involves handling payments, processing documents, and maintaining ledger records as part of court operations.

Eligible internal or external applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience and be prepared for a background check. The department offers hybrid scheduling and up to two days remote work.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing clerical and support services including keyboarding.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to clients.
• Experience with payments, receipts, and fee collection as directed by the court.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Explain intake judiciary policies and procedures to clients for proper fee receipt.
• Collect fees and costs at the central fee office and for incoming mail.
• Review submissions for accuracy, completeness, conformity, and proper fee receipt.
• Process and disburse court fees, fines, bail, restitution, and child support payments.
• Prepare cash and check deposits; perform end-of-day reconciliations.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets and ledger records; consult with staff on guidelines.
• Draft routine and non-routine correspondence; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical work

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary is hiring for clerical and support positions in the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13). The role involves handling payments, processing documents, and maintaining ledger records as part of court operations.

Eligible internal or external applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience and be prepared for a background check. The department offers hybrid scheduling and up to two days remote work.