Arbitration Assistant

New Jersey Courts • Paterson, NJ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to work part time in the Civil Arbitration Program. Under the general direction of a Court Services Supervisor, the Arbitration Assistant enters data into the Automated Case Information System (ACMS) and the electronic case jacket (eCourts); explains Judiciary policies or procedures to customers or clients, including program eligibility requirements; reviews correspondence and data-processing output for accuracy; processes mail; answers telephone inquiries; operates various office machines; and performs related duties as required. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of the position.

The hourly rate is $20.00. The position has no health or fringe benefits and is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a fiscal year. If another position becomes available within five months of the recruitment closing date, the applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Requirements

• One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services, including keyboarding and at least one of the following: document or information processing, handling payment of fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, or scheduling meetings or appointments.
• Ability to use a keyboard; no minimum typing speed is required.
• Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
• Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States under applicable Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into the Automated Case Information System (ACMS) and the electronic case jacket (eCourts).
• Explain Judiciary policies or procedures to customers or clients, including program eligibility requirements.
• Review correspondence and data-processing output for accuracy.
• Process mail.
• Answer telephone inquiries.
• Operate various office machines.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed