Judiciary Clerk ; Classified - Probation​/Child Support Enforcement Division

judiciary clerk 3 (classified)

should another judiciary clerk 3 (classified) position become available in this or other divisions within the next five months from the closing date of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions.

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 salary range for this position is $47,483.56 to $71,916.05 for schedule a, and $47,483.56 to $64,381.02 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 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.

we are looking for organized, customer-focused individuals to join our probation division. You'll work closely with other clerical support staff to help us achieve our goals, which may sometimes require working late nights to meet clients and customers when they are available.

what you'll do:

• work as a team: collaborate with other clerical staff to make sure all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Teamwork is essential to meet the division's goals.
• data entry: enter case information quickly and accurately into our computer systems.
• customer service: greet clients and customers with compassion and professionalism. Explain court policies and procedures in a way that's easy to understand.
• case management: help keep track of case progress. Update files, prepare notices for trials, and make sure all documents are recorded properly.
• courtroom support: assist in the courtroom by operating recording equipment, swearing in witnesses, and helping with other tasks as needed.
• communication: provide case updates as required, review case status with judges, supervisors, or managers, and keep everyone informed.
• training: help orient new team members to their tasks and responsibilities.
• flexibility: be ready to work late nights or adjust your schedule to meet clients and customers when they are available.
• physical presence: you must be able to reliably come to work in person as this is an essential part of the job.

what we value:

• working together to support the goals and guiding principles of the probation division.
• respecting and understanding the diverse backgrounds of our clients and customers.
• providing excellent service and support to everyone who comes to us for help.

if you are ready to work as part of a team, help people in your community, and support the important work of child support enforcement, we encourage you to apply!

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 employees of the nj judiciary who have successfully completed the working test period in the following career (classified) titles: advancement judiciary clerk 2 judiciary clerk 2 bilingual judiciary account clerk 1 judiciary account clerk 1 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…