Judges Secretary 1

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. 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 $47,400.76 to $70,721.27 for Schedule A, and $47,400.76 to $67,185.19 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.

The Tax Court of New Jersey seeks a well-organized, detail-oriented individual to support a Tax Court Judge in the office and in the courtroom, and serve as a liaison between the Judge and the public. The selected candidate will use various computer applications, electronic case management systems, electronic filing systems, video conferencing applications and digital recording equipment.

• Assist the judge during court proceedings with tasks such as recording proceedings, preparing the courtroom, marking evidence, and managing the calendar. Includes testing courtroom equipment including recording and other technical devices, microphones, and computers. Support may be required in the courtroom, virtually, or a hybrid of both.

• Serve as a host for virtual proceedings and record all proceedings in accordance with Judiciary policies and procedures. Provide information and instructions to participants and other courtroom staff.

• Create, disseminate and maintain court calendars; notify attorneys and litigants of dates and times of scheduled proceedings; schedule conferences, hearings, trials, and adjournments

• Record and update case information in electronic systems and in the Tax Court Management System.

• Provide telephone coverage: answer questions, provide case and calendar information, call litigants.

• Review and process mail, compose routine correspondence.

• Maintain chambers' confidentiality in all respects, particularly with respect to litigation information.

• Administrative tasks to support judge's chambers operations; including but not limited to preparing and maintaining judge's time sheets, travel vouchers, law clerk/intern hiring documents and facility requests.

• Ensure coverage when chambers staff is unavailable. 

• Other duties as assigned.

• Travel to other Tax Court locations throughout NJ may be necessary

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

Salary : $47,401 - $70,721