Court Administrative Secretary - Hybrid/Remote Eligible

New Jersey Courts; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (up to 2 remote‑p

Truthful?

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary seeks an organized clerical professional to perform varied administrative duties within the Family Division. The role emphasizes accurate typing, confidential document handling, and strong customer service in a hybrid work setting.

The candidate will manage correspondence, calendars, records, and filings, and may handle project work under the Court Executive 2B/Family Division Manager. A background check is required and NJ residency within one year is mandated.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical and support services experience including typing and admin work.
• Ability to use a keyboard; no minimum speed required.
• Substitution options include clerical training programs with 700 hours or 30 credits.
• HRDI HRDS program may substitute for six months of experience.
• Must pass background check and be authorized to work in the US.
• Residency requirement: NJ residency within one year per NJ First Act.

Responsibilities

• Compose routine correspondence such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries.
• Schedule dates and times for meetings, trainings, or conferences, in person and via remote platforms.
• Coordinate the Court Executive 2B’s calendar/schedule.
• Oversee the Family Division supplies and resources.
• Request needed information from internal and external customers.
• Maintain and update internal records and perform paper/electronic filing.
• Answer the phone and direct customers accordingly.
• Create and maintain statistical spreadsheet data.
• Lead special projects under the direction of the Court Executive 2B/Family Division Manager.
• Provide cross training
• Answer inquiries posed by court users and perform other related duties.

Skills

Typing

Secretarial work

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Tools

TEAMS

Zoom

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary seeks an organized clerical professional to perform varied administrative duties within the Family Division. The role emphasizes accurate typing, confidential document handling, and strong customer service in a hybrid work setting.

The candidate will manage correspondence, calendars, records, and filings, and may handle project work under the Court Executive 2B/Family Division Manager. A background check is required and NJ residency within one year is mandated.