Judiciary Clerk 3 (Probation Child Support)
About The Position
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a team-oriented individual for the Bergen Vicinage Probation Division’s Child Support Unit. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service and clerical support under the direction of a Probation Division Manager or other supervisory personnel. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth and engages in meaningful work that impacts the public, including issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization, and recovery court. The team operates with high standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service.
Requirements
- One year of experience performing a variety of clerical and support services.
- Experience includes keyboarding and 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.
- Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Technical competence.
Responsibilities
- Review new cases for required documentation and research case information in PCM.
- Prepare, print, scan, upload, and maintain case files in NJKIDS and FileOnQ.
- Process daily incoming and outgoing mail, including logging, scanning, distributing, and case-noting.
- Manage Rightfax communications, FileOnQ, and closed-file records.
- Maintain file room operations and retrieve files, court orders, and payment histories as needed.
- Provide front desk coverage and general administrative support daily.
- Schedule hearings, maintain calendars, and prepare/mail court notices.
- Support court proceedings by requesting interpreters, moderating Zoom hearings, and utilizing CourtSmart.
- Enter judgments, update case notes, run credit reports, and track court-related case activity.
- Support the JOBS Program by contacting clients, entering case notes, and maintaining a log of court-referred cases.
- Prepare reports, maintain logs, and assist with special projects and court-referred matters.
- Perform related duties as required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days remote work)
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
