Judiciary Clerk - Civil Division

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The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13) is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in support of the business operations of such courts, and as contact representatives for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts.

Applicants to this posting will be considered for openings in the Somerset and Hunterdon County locations.

The below examples of duties reflect some of the work performed by the Judiciary Clerk 3 title but does not encompass a comprehensive listing of work.

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.

• Performing court clerk duties, including but not limited to operating digital recording systems accurately; maintaining accurate and detailed records and logs of in-court activities; making exhibits; administering oaths to witnesses; completing court-related paperwork
• Answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors
• Providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers in person, over the phone, and via written communications
• Compiling and entering data in computer systems; verifying records for accuracy, completeness, or conformity
• Scheduling and coordinating conferences, hearings, trials, and other court events
• Facilitate receipt and processing of routine requests
• Ensure timely data entry and maintenance of information into record keeping systems
• Answer questions and compose routine correspondence
• Identify customer needs and conduct appropriate research
• Resolve technical issues
• Compile and provide data, statistical information and reports
• Perform other related duties as required

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

External Applicants: 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.

Internal Applicants: Open to Judiciary employees 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.

Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, 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, in order to perform essential duties of the position.

Driver's License: 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.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the…