Judges Secretary 1 (Criminal Division)
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: preparing and analyzing legal documents, processing legal or other documents, transcribing information, and scheduling meetings or appointments.
- Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of legal terminology
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Conforming judge's orders and decisions and maintaining the workflow in and out of judicial chambers
- Proofreading typed material for accuracy and correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- Performing data entry into systems
- Coordinating and communicating the judge's schedule with division administration and case management personnel
- Preparing and submitting local and state reports
- Managing of incoming and outgoing communications, including mail, telephone, case conference calls, scheduling, and moderating court events remotely utilizing various platforms such as Zoom and Teams, and follow-up of the same
- Procuring supplies. equipment, and inventory for chambers
- Formatting and typing charges, judicial opinions, and other legal documents
- Composing routing correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries
- Composing non-routine correspondence
- Filing records
- Additional duties as required and assigned
Benefits
- The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
