Judiciary Clerk 3 (Family)
About The Position
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a team-oriented individual to join their 8500-member strong TEAM. This role offers meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of the public served. The Judiciary is committed to operating with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service. The work involves issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization, and recovery court, aiming to build public trust and confidence in the court system. The organization values the dignity and individualism of each member while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement. The Bergen Vicinage Family Division is specifically looking for a candidate with excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with technical competence. The selected candidate will provide clerical support with a focus on exceptional customer service under the direction of the Family Division Manager or other supervisory personnel.
Requirements
- One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services
- Experience with keyboarding
- Experience in one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, reconciling balances or accounts and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.
- 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.
- Must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of hire, unless an exemption is granted.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Technical competence
Responsibilities
- Perform court clerk functions, including calendar management
- Operate automated systems in a courtroom
- Prepare court orders and various other legal documents
- Interpret court orders and modify/update case information in automated case management systems
- Consult with judges, team leaders and/or law clerks regarding case management procedures
- Modify and/or update records or case-related information
- Verify records for accuracy, completeness, or conformity
- Review clients' or customers' records
- Review case status with judges, managers, or supervisors
- Provide procedural information and documentation
- Perform other related duties as required
Benefits
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
