Repost - Judiciary Clerk ; Classified - Criminal Division

The applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional position(s) if another Judiciary Clerk 3 position becomes available within 5 months of the closing date of this recruitment.

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 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.

Submission of a cover letter is preferred but not required.

The New Jersey Judiciary – Essex Vicinage is seeking a self‑motivated individual who will be assigned to court to review trial or other calendars for completeness or accuracy; type warrants, contracts or other legal documents; notify counsel of dates or times of scheduled proceedings; complete subpoenas, writs, or other related legal documents; operate court smart recording system and video system in the courtroom;

answer inquiries from the public, clients, customers, complainants, co‑workers, subordinates or supervisors; modify (update) records or case‑related information; verify records for accuracy, completeness or conformity; schedule dates or times for conferences, hearings, trials, adjournments or "back‑up" cases; explain judiciary policies or procedures to clients or customers; monitor the operation of the court for efficiency of operations; issue legal writs or other legal documents;

provide data entry support; file bail or extradition papers; provide customer service to clients, attorneys and the public; review case status with judges or division managers; order prisoners from state institutions/county jails; moderate virtual court sessions using the Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams platforms; perform other duties as required. On site duties required.

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.

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

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.

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.

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.

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…