REPOST- Judiciary Clerk​/Judiciary Clerk Bilingual; Criminal

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.

Reposted & amended to update job description, example of duties, minimum qualifications, and closing date. Applicants who previously applied to this posting will be considered and need not reapply.

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 $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 offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Burlington Vicinage, Criminal Division, is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical 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.

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.

• Verifying records and documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity
• Reviewing and docketing complaints, motions and other legal documents
• Reviewing cases and annotating calendars in advance to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Participating as an active member of a supportive team
• Writing case notes, maintaining files and scheduling court events
• Reviewing legal complaints and documents for completeness and accuracy
• Answering inquiries from the public, attorneys and various stakeholders, and work closely with other divisions.
• Explaining Judiciary policies and procedures to the public, attorneys and various stakeholders
• Operating recording equipment (Court Smart)
• Creating detailed log sheets
• Recording and producing court orders using court systems to provide requested information to court officials during proceedings.
• Marking exhibits, maintaining evidence and evidence logs
• Swearing in witnesses
• Performs related duties as required

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

The above examples of work are to be performed by utilizing Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individual persons communicated with during the course of official duties. Such examples do not require an individual to interpret or translate any court proceeding or in any other context.

Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service…