Municipal Court Clerk - Part Time

Principle Auto Group; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Municipal Court Clerk to join their team in Newark. This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Responsibilities include scheduling court appearances, managing cases, and ensuring compliance with court rules. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the efficient operation of the Municipal Court. If you are ready to make a difference in your community and enjoy a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior municipal court experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills and team player qualities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule traffic and criminal violation appearances.
• Control pending traffic and criminal cases.
• Complete post court paperwork and prepare related documents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Self-Starter

Tools

ATS/ACS

eMACS

PCSAM

Zoom

Job description

POSTING DATE: February 14, 2025

DEADLINE DATE: February 28, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The Newark Municipal Court is seeking to hire a qualified, motivated self-starter with team player qualities and excellent communication skills to perform duties related to the position of Municipal Court Clerk. Prior municipal court experience with knowledge of ATS/ACS, eMACS, PCSAM and Zoom is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Scheduling traffic and criminal violation appearances
2. Controlling pending traffic and criminal cases
3. Coordinating schedules
4. Entering dispositions
5. Completing post court paperwork
6. Forwarding notices
7. Preparing related documents
8. Completing other assigned duties necessary for the regular flow of cases

The successful candidate will comply with the New Jersey Rules of Court, Supreme Court Directives, the Judicial Code of Conduct, Newark Employee Handbook and all established policies governing the operation of Municipal Courts.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Section 2:14-1 of the Newark Administrative Code, all persons newly hired must be or become a bona fide resident of the City of Newark. Bona fide resident means having a permanent domicile within the City and one which has not been adopted with the intention of again taking up or claiming a previous residence acquired outside the City limits.