Judiciary Clerk 2/Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual (Family Division)

New Jersey Courts•Mt. Holly, NJ

11d•Hybrid

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. The Family Division is seeking a self-starter 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.

Requirements

Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.
Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.

Responsibilities

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
Select appropriate form letters for routine correspondence
Enter data into various systems
Compose routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries
Request needed information from individuals, agencies, or customers
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
The above examples of work are to be performed by utilizing Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individual persons communicated with during the course of official duties. Such examples do not require an individual to interpret or translate any court proceeding or in any other context.