Judiciary Clerk 3

New Jersey Courts•Elizabeth, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a self-starter for a Judiciary Clerk 3 position in the Union Vicinage Criminal 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 of 8500 members committed to independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service, working on impactful issues such as bail reform and recovery court. This position offers opportunities for growth within various divisions like Civil or Family.

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 and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.
Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed required.
Must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of hire, unless an exemption is granted.
Must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

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

Preparing, calling, and annotating the court calendar.
Swearing in jurors.
Administering oaths to witnesses.
Maintaining custody of exhibits.
Recording and maintaining records of court proceedings.
Updating case information.
Discussing daily court activities, scheduling of cases, and calling of the calendar with the Judge.