Judiciary Clerk 2 (Classified) (Family Division)

New Jersey Courts•Camden, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking self-starters for a Judiciary Clerk 2 position in the Family Division. This role involves performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and support functions related to court proceedings and programs. The Judiciary is a large team committed to high standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service, working to build public trust and improve the lives of the public served. This position offers opportunities for growth within various divisions of the New Jersey Courts, including Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, Finance, and Operations. The Judiciary offers a hybrid work schedule, with potential for up to two days of remote work per week, provided the candidate has high-speed home internet access and installs a multifactor authentication app.

Requirements

Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.

Nice To Haves

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position.
For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.
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.

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
Operate cash register
Post expense, cash or revenue entries
Prepare files and records for scanning
Complete subpoenas, writs or other related legal documents
Perform other related duties as required
For some positions, operations of automobiles, light duty trucks, vans or other motor vehicles may be required