Judiciary Clerk ; Criminal

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8,500‑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 the lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build public 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 individuality of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $45,877.84 to $69,484.11 for Schedule A, and $45,877.84 to $62,203.88 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 Criminal Division of the Bergen Vicinage is seeking a team‑oriented individual who possesses excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as technical competence. Under the direction of the Criminal Division Manager (Court Executive 2b) or other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will provide clerical support, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.

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.

The Judiciary Clerk 3 position may require work in an on‑site or virtual courtroom. Employees in these titles may function as a court clerk, performing related work including but not limited to: preparing, calling and annotating the court calendar; swearing in jurors; administering oaths to witnesses; maintaining custody of exhibits; and recording and maintaining records of court proceedings.

• Operate automated systems in a courtroom
• Prepare court orders and various other legal documents
• Interpret court orders and modify/update case information in automated case management systems
• Consult with judges, team leaders and/or law clerks regarding case management procedures
• Modify and/or update records or case‑related information
• Verify records for accuracy, completeness, or conformity
• Review clients' or customers' records
• Review case status with judges, managers, or supervisors
• Provide procedural information and documentation
• Perform other related duties as required

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

One year of experience 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. Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.

Appointees 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.

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be…