Judiciary Clerk 2/Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual Civil Division

New Jersey Courts•Woodbury, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking self-starters 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. This role supports the business operations of such courts and acts as a contact representative for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth and is committed to the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service. This position is essential for building public trust and confidence in the court system. The role involves work that has purpose and makes a difference in the lives of the public served. The Judiciary workforce is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families daily, honoring dignity and individualism while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement.

Requirements

One year of experience performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.
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.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
All persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

Open to employees of the Judiciary who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date in the following career (classified) titles: Advancement Court Services Rep, Court Services Rep, Bilingual Judiciary Clerk 1, Judiciary Clerk 1, Bilingual, Lateral Reassignment Judiciary Account Clerk 1, Judiciary Account Clerk 1 Bilingual, Judiciary Clerk 2, Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual.
Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 2 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title.
Applicants for advancement to the Judiciary Clerk 2 title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.

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 or accounting systems
Select appropriate form letters for routine correspondence
Enter data into various systems
Complete standard accounting or bookkeeping forms
Compose routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries
Compose routine correspondence
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