Judiciary Clerk​/Judiciary Clerk Bilingual Spanish and English; Divisions

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The Mercer Vicinage 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 position may be considered for openings in various divisions such as Criminal, Family, and Civil.

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 Mercer Vicinage 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 positing may be considered for openings in various divisions such as Criminal, Family, and Civil.

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.

• Complete standard office or agency business forms
• Maintain records, files or other written materials
• Open, sort, and distribute mail, cards, letters, forms, and packages
• Operate photocopying and scanning machines
• Provide quality customer service to court users and/or internal customers
• Provide information to clients, customers or the public
• Request information from individuals, agencies, office visitors or customers.
• Select appropriate form letters for routine correspondence
• Enter data into various systems
• Compose routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries
• Compose routine correspondence
• Request needed information from individuals, agencies, or customers
• Maintain security or confidentiality of records, equipment or computer access
• Answer telephones
• Prepare files and records for scanning
• Complete subpoenas, writs or other related legal documents
• Performs other related duties as required
• For some positions, operations of automobiles, light duty trucks, vans or other motor vehicles may be required

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

Note:

If you are selected to serve in a bilingual variant title you must be able to perform the above applicable duties in both English and Spanish.

Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed. BICAT Testing:
Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.

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 US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special

Note:

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in…