Keyboarding Clerk 1 – Prosecutor’s Office

Salem County NJ; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pharmacy insurance

Dental insurance

State pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Salem County Prosecutor's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Clerk under close supervision to handle routine clerical tasks. Responsibilities include processing documents, typing letters and reports, and supporting court-related calendaring with accurate data entry.

Ideal candidates have strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to operate office machines and transcription tools.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent computer software skills across multiple platforms including proficiency in keyboarding or typing and should be familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Computer skills should include the ability to upload documents and copy disks.
• Candidate will have to transcribe statements using Express Scribe software or such alternative software as may be implemented by the Prosecutor's Office.
• Candidate must be able to retrieve files from multiple locations both inside and outside of their designated work area and building.
• Candidate must have the ability to answer multiple phone lines and wait on incoming guests simultaneously and in a timely and proficient manner.
• Ability to operate an alphanumeric keyboard or typewriter with speed and accuracy, to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, charts, forms and other materials.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, typewriter, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing print ribbons.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.
• Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to maintain multiple scheduling and calendaring systems, including for court proceedings and for internal personnel.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units after a period of training.
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential, and potentially distressing material.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs and be able to climb stairs.
• Must be willing to travel between different county buildings.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used by the agency; does other related duties as required.

Skills

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Document upload

Transcription

File retrieval

Phone handling

Office equipment operation

Follow directions

Scheduling & calendaring

Tools

Express Scribe

Keyboard equipment

Job description

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Prosecutors Office Full Time Full-Time Salem, NJ, US

DESCRIPTION:

Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used by the agency; does other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent computer software skills across multiple platforms including proficiency in keyboarding or typing and should be familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Computer skills should include the ability to upload documents and copy disks.
• Candidate will have to transcribe statements using Express Scribe software or such alternative software as may be implemented by the Prosecutor's Office.
• Candidate must be able to retrieve files from multiple locations both inside and outside of their designated work area and building.
• Candidate must have the ability to answer multiple phone lines and wait on incoming guests simultaneously and in a timely and proficient manner.
• Ability to operate an alphanumeric keyboard or typewriter with speed and accuracy, to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, charts, forms and other materials.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, typewriter, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing print ribbons.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.
• Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to maintain multiple scheduling and calendaring systems, including for court proceedings and for internal personnel.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units after a period of training.
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential, and potentially distressing material.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs and be able to climb stairs.
• Must be willing to travel between different county buildings.

RATE

$21.71 per hour, 35 hours per week

Benefits : Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and non-competitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.