What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judiciary Clerk 4 (Classified) position at New Jersey Courts?
NOTICE OF INTERNAL REASSIGNMENT/ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY
MERCER VICINAGE
The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated employee to fill the position of Judiciary Clerk 4 in the Criminal Division to provide support in helping others learn; identify training needs; provide constructive reinforcement; coach others on how to perform tasks; act as a mentor clerk in courtroom hearings (trials, CJP, detention hearings, drug court, conferences, trials, motion hearings, sentencing hearings, etc.). The selected candidate will maintain proficiency in all aspects of courtroom procedure in the Criminal Division; Operate CourtSmart equipment, maintain integrity of the court record; distribute court orders, distribute court minutes, submit bench warrants to the sheriff, follow up on orders to produce jail inmates, complete data entry and perform other related duties.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $48,712.56 to $76,783.94 for Schedule A, and $48,712.56 to $68,738.88 for Schedule B. 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. Judiciary employees hired on or after August 21, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
Advancement
Judiciary Clerk 3
Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual
Judiciary Account Clerk 2
Judiciary Account Clerk 2 Bilingual
Lateral Reassignment
Judiciary Clerk 4
Judiciary Clerk 4 Bilingual
Eligibility for Advancement: Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 4 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title. Applicants for advancement to the Judiciary Clerk 4 title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.
Experience Requirement: Three years 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.
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 : $48,713 - $76,784
