Judiciary Clerk 3 (Classified)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (up to 2 remote)

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a Clerk 3 to support proceedings before courts and related programs. The role may require on-site or virtual courtroom work, calendar management, juror services, and customer support across channels.

Regular presence is essential. One year of clerical experience, basic keyboarding, and the ability to manage documents and schedules are expected. A driving license may be required for field duties, with a thorough background check and residency rules in effect.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing clerical and support services, including keyboarding and related tasks.
• Ability to use a keyboard; no minimum speed required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, call and annotate the court calendar; maintain custody of exhibits and records.
• Provide customer service to jurors and court users in person, over the phone or in writing.
• Answer questions posed by judges, the public, clients and coworkers; research and compose routine correspondence.

Skills

Clerical

Keyboarding

Customer service

Data entry

Job description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $47,483.56 to $71,916.05 for Schedule A, and $47,483.56 to $64,381.02 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to August 21, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 21, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

REMOTE WORK

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

The Hudson Vicinage, Family Division is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in support of the business operations of such courts, and as contact representatives for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts.

The Judiciary Clerk 3 position may require work in an on-site or virtual courtroom. Employees in these titles may function as a court clerk, performing related work including, but not limited to, preparing, calling and annotating the court calendar; provide customer service to jurors and court users; answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors in a physical or virtual environment; providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers in person, over the phone, and via written communications; identify customer needs and conduct appropriate research; answer questions and compose routine correspondence in a physical or virtual environment; swearing in jurors; administering oaths to witnesses; maintaining custody of exhibits; operating digital recording systems accurately; compile and provide data, statistical information and reports; resolve technical issues; recording and maintaining records of court proceedings; ensure timely date entry and maintenance of information into record keeping systems completing court-related paperwork; updating case information; and discussing daily court activities, scheduling of cases, calling of calendar, etc., with the Judge; perform other related duties as required.

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Experience Requirement

One year of experience performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, reconciling balances or accounts and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.

Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.

Driver's License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

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