Judiciary Clerk 3

Job Title

The Hudson Vicinage, Criminal Division 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.

The Judiciary Clerk 3 position may require work in an on-site or virtual courtroom. Employees in these titles may function as a court clerk, performing related work including, but not limited to, preparing, calling and annotating the court calendar; provide customer service to jurors and court users; answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors in a physical or virtual environment; providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers in person, over the phone, and via written communications; identify customer needs and conduct appropriate research; answer questions and compose routine correspondence in a physical or virtual environment; swearing in jurors; administering oaths to witnesses; maintaining custody of exhibits; operating digital recording systems accurately; compile and provide data, statistical information and reports; resolve technical issues; recording and maintaining records of court proceedings; ensure timely date entry and maintenance of information into record keeping systems completing court-related paperwork; updating case information; and discussing daily court activities, scheduling of cases, calling of calendar, etc., with the Judge; perform 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.

Qualifications

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 for fees, recording monies received, reconciling balances or accounts and/or scheduling meetings or appointments. Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.

Supplemental Information

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 strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.