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Judiciary Secretary 1, Confidential
(Human Resources)
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.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual with solid office and customer service skills to join the Human Resources Department, Labor and Employee Relations Unit. The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief of Labor and Employee Relations to provide a variety of confidential secretarial support, administrative clerical functions and other administrative support duties as required.
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:
* Respond to correspondence and emails
* Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate HR staff member
* Open, sort, distribute, and review mail. Process outgoing mail for the Labor and Employee Relations and the Leave Units
* Manage schedules, including meetings, conferences, hearing dates and other required appearances for Labor and Employee Relations Unit staff
* Prepare meeting agendas and minutes when requested
* Assist in preparation of contract proposals during negotiations, including tracking counterproposals, revising contract articles, preparation and distribution of final agreements
* Make copies of exhibits for discipline and grievance hearings
* Provide overall support to the Labor and Employee Relations Unit staff and provide assistance to other HR units as time permits
NOTE: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Sharepoint and Excel is helpful.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Salary range is $ 48,712.56 - $ 61,725.99. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.
Requirements: One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include typing, secretarial and administrative clerical work.
Substitution: Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science may be substituted for one year of the experience indicated above. Course work must include typing skills, methods and procedures. Certification of successful completion of the Civil Service Commission, Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) Support Specialist Program may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
Testing: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate typing skills of at least 40 words per minute or possess proof of having taken the required skills test (for example, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission or New Jersey Judiciary typing proficiency certificate).
To Apply:
Applicants can click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit their resume by March 10, 2025.
For additional information please visit www.njcourts.gov and reference Job # 2025-11094, Judiciary Secretary 2, Confidential (Human Services.)
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.
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.
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.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,712.56 - $61,725.99 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- office environment: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,713 - $61,726
