Judges Secretary 1 (Criminal Division)
About The Position
The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a Superior Court Judge in the Criminal Division. The selected individual must have strong typing, technical, and administrative skills. 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.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office is helpful.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science may be substituted for one (1) year of experience indicated above. Course work must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but are not limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English.
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
- 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 and follow-up of the same
- Procuring supplies, equipment, and inventory for chambers
- Formatting and typing charges, judicial opinions, and other legal documents
- Composing routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries
- Composing non-routine correspondence
- 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
