Court Services Assistant

City of Garland • West Windsor Township, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for accurately processing citations and other court documents through the Municipal justice system from initial contact through finalization. Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Requirements

• 6 months to 1 year of advanced training beyond high school.
• 2 years of related experience in a court environment or law enforcement agency or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months to 1-year advanced training past the high school level
• 2-3 years experience in a Municipal Court environment, Law enforcement agency or government customer service position and/or 2 years experience in a payment processing environment
• Basic knowledge of court services
• General knowledge of cash handling procedure
• General knowledge of accurate posting of financial transactions
• General knowledge of court and legal operations
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written correspondence
• Skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Skill at accurately scanning documents and indexing
• Analytical skills in reviewing information
• Ability to handle high volume of data entry with precision and accuracy
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the public including explaining legal filing processes, calendaring procedures, fees, fines, jury service rules, etc.
• Obtain, process, and review legal documents for completeness and conformity to legal requirements and manage related record keeping.
• Schedule court appearances and hearings and update court calendars, ensuring case files are complete before and after court proceedings.
• Prepare and issue writs, warrants, and other official court documents as needed.
• Process payments, including filing fees, cash bonds, fines, and account payments.
• Update automated case records with rulings and payment information.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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