What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judiciary Clerk 3/Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual (Classified/Provisional) - Multiple Divisions position at New Jersey Courts?
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 $42,827.46 to $64,864.16 for Schedule A, and $42,827.46 to $58,067.99 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 20, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 20, 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, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
- Performing court clerk duties, including but not limited to operating digital recording systems accurately; maintain accurate and detailed records and logs of in-court activities; making exhibits; administering oaths to witnesses; completing court-related paperwork
- Answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors
- Providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers in person, over the phone, and via written communications
- Compiling and entering data in computer systems; verify records for accuracy, completeness, or conformity
- Scheduling and coordination conferences, hearings, trails, and other court events
- Facilitate receipt and processing of routine request
- Ensure timely date entry and maintenance of information into record keeping systems
- Answer questions and compose routine correspondence
- Identify customer needs and conduct appropriate research
- Resolve technical issues
- Compile and provide data, statistical information and reports
- Perform other related duties as required
This position is “Provisional”. At a future date, the selected candidate will need to file for a Civil Service Exam and be reachable on the resulting eligible list in order to gain permanency. While there is currently no information on when this test will be announced, please note that Civil Service test announcements can be found on the NJ Civil Service Commission website at www.state.nj.us/csc. If the selected candidate does not appear as reachable on the resulting list, the candidate may be displaced. But do not let this deter you. This could be the start of along, stable career with the Courts for the right candidate.
Experience Requirement: One year of experience in an office environment 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.
Testing: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below.
The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 words per minute:
- All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission or the New Jersey Judiciary.
- Judiciary staff that have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
- Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
Driver's License: Appointee 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
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.
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Salary : $42,827 - $64,864
