Court Clerk & Records Specialist — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work up to 2 days

Job summary

New Jersey Courts is seeking a self-motivated Clerk 3 to assist in Essex Vicinage with calendar reviews, document preparation, and customer service. The role supports courts, attorneys, and the public, and requires on-site presence with potential hybrid options.

Responsibilities include handling legal documents, warrants, subpoenas, and participating in virtual court sessions; strong data entry and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of office experience performing clerical and support services.
• Experience with keyboarding and document processing.
• Ability to schedule meetings or appointments.

Responsibilities

• Review trial or other calendars for completeness or accuracy.
• Type warrants, contracts or other legal documents.
• Notify counsel of dates or times of scheduled proceedings.
• Operate court recording and video systems in the courtroom.
• Provide data entry support and customer service to clients.
• Monitor court operations for efficiency.
• Schedule conferences, hearings, or back‑ups.
• Explain judiciary policies to clients.
• Order prisoners from state institutions/county jails.
• Moderate virtual court sessions via Zoom or Teams.

Skills

Keyboarding

Document processing

Payments handling

Money recording

Reconciliation

Scheduling meetings

Job description

New Jersey Courts is seeking a self-motivated Clerk 3 to assist in Essex Vicinage with calendar reviews, document preparation, and customer service. The role supports courts, attorneys, and the public, and requires on-site presence with potential hybrid options.

Responsibilities include handling legal documents, warrants, subpoenas, and participating in virtual court sessions; strong data entry and organization are essential.