Judiciary Clerk 4 (Classified)

New Jersey Courts•Jersey City, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

Requirements

Aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date in one of the following career (classified) titles: Advancement Judiciary Clerk 3, Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual, Judiciary Account Clerk 2, Judiciary Account Clerk 2 Bilingual, Lateral Reassignment Judiciary Clerk 4, Judiciary Clerk 4 Bilingual.
Achieved all the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 4 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title.
Three years of experience performing a variety of clerical and support services to include 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

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.

Responsibilities

Providing mastery level supportive tasks in connection with proceedings instituted before the court.
Preparing, calling and annotating the court calendar.
Analyzing reports for distribution or action.
Providing information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations.
Answering complaints by telephone, or in writing.
Applying statutes, court rules, case law, policies or other regulatory standards to cases and other matters.
Screening confidential material for release to public or other authorized person/agency.
Interviewing court users and documenting acquired information.
Identifying specific needs and available options and/or resources.
Checking accounts for legitimacy or verification of payments.
Regulating flow of assigned work in accordance with operating schedules.
Giving advice or assisting staff or team members with work in progress.
Arranging for clients' or customers' admission or discharge into/from facilities.
Analyzing data.
Acting as lead worker to team members or other group of non-subordinates in assigned tasks.
Prioritizing cases.
Advising justices, judges, management, committees, conferences and/or members of a tribunal on legal or case issues.
Analyzing case processing and/or bail from intake through disposition.
Approving continuances or adjournments in adherence with state or local division rules or practices.
Providing structured training to co-workers.
Implementing operating procedures or systems.
Informing managers about unresolved staff or team conflicts.
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, calling of calendar, etc., with the Judge.
Work in an on-site or virtual courtroom.