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 Hunterdon County location.

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 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 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.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• 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. Experience Requirement:
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…