What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judiciary Clerk 3- Multiple Divisions position at New Jersey Courts?
Description
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 $44,326.42 to $67,134.41 for Schedule A, and $44,326.42 to $60,100.37 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.
Travel within the tri-county vicinage will be required.
This position may be reassigned to another county within the vicinage.
Should another position become available within the next five months of the closing date of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions.
Every applicant should be aware that if selected for this position, you must be prepared to work on-site in Salem County (Salem, NJ 08079), Cumberland County (Bridgeton, NJ 08302), and Gloucester County (Woodbury & Deptford, NJ 08096).
**Special Note**: Criminal Division Staff are expected to conduct all aspects of their daily job with the understanding and appreciation that their actions may impact an individual's liberty. This includes but is not limited to completing work accurately, responding to customers inquiries accurately, following established protocol regarding loss of liberty, and communicating information clearly and accurately to managers, supervisors, staff and customers.
Applicants to this positing may be considered for openings in various divisions, such as Criminal, Civil.
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.
Example of Duties
Every applicant should be aware that if selected for this position, you must be prepared to work on-site in Cumberland County (Bridgeton, NJ), Gloucester County (Woodbury & Deptford, NJ), and Salem County (Salem, NJ).
Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Division Manager) and other managerial or supervisory personnel, this position is responsible for clerical and administrative support in the Division and performing specialized clerical work with the courtroom and judicial chambers to ensure a smooth and continuous operation. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to: establishing, maintaining, scheduling and closing cases of various docket types; answering routine questions; scheduling meetings; courtroom form preparation; operating video or audio recording equipment; swearing in of witnesses/litigants; maintaining trial exhibit evidence records; assisting with pre- trial conference and other hearings; facilitating transcripts by request; coding information or documents for entry into computer terminal; verifying records for accuracy, completeness or conformity; reviewing legal documents; verifying and/or validating authenticity of documents; Specific duties will include, but not be limited to: answering routine questions and interacting with the public; posting court fees and payments in various judiciary data bases; reviewing and verifying documents/filings for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with court rules; coding the documents/filings for entry into various judiciary data bases; explaining judiciary policies or procedures to court users/customers; reviewing records, providing information regarding available services and program eligibility requirements. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants for non-competitive appointment may be considered in conjunction with applicants for possible reassignment/advancement.
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.
BICAT Testing: Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
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.
*** 1 Yr Perm Service Advancement/Lateral Reassignment ***
Open to employees of the Judiciary who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date in the following career (classified) titles:
Advancement
Judiciary Clerk 2
Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual
Judiciary Account Clerk 1
Judiciary Account Clerk 1 Bilingual
Lateral Reassignment
Judiciary Account Clerk 2
Judiciary Account Clerk 2 Bilingual
Judiciary Clerk 3
Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual
Eligibility for Advancement: Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 3 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title. Applicants for advancement to the Judiciary Clerk 3 title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.
Supplemental Information
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 NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
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.
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 NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
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
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Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
Salary : $44,326 - $67,134
