Judiciary Clerk 2- Criminal Division

Job Title

The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13) is seeking self-starters for the Criminal Division 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 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.

Example Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide customer service in virtual and physical courtrooms
• 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.
• Record information into computerized recordkeeping or accounting systems
• Select appropriate form letters for routine correspondence
• Enter data into various computer systems
• Complete standard accounting or bookkeeping forms
• Compose routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries
• Collaboration with court staff, judges, and others
• Represent the Judiciary at onsite, public, or community events
• 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, operation of automobiles, light duty trucks, vans or other motor vehicles may be required
• For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching

Qualifications

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.