Temporary Judge's Secretary 1

New Jersey Courts • Jersey City, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented secretary for a temporary position to provide support to a Superior Court Judge in the Hudson Vicinage. This role involves operating a personal computer for information processing, maintaining the Judge's schedule, files, and records, typing correspondence and documents, transcribing dictation, preparing reports, managing mail, facilitating case-related matters, and answering inquiries from attorneys, staff, and the public. The duration of this temporary assignment is not currently known and will be based on operational needs. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services
• Experience includes keyboarding
• Experience in one or more of the following: preparing and analyzing legal documents, processing legal or other documents, transcribing information, and scheduling meetings or appointments
• Ability to use a keyboard (no minimum speed required)
• Must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting
• Must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of hiring (exemptions may be requested)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Operate a personal computer or computer terminal for processing information
• Maintain the Judge's schedule, files, and records
• Type correspondence, documents, and form letters
• Transcribe dictation
• Prepare required reports
• Sort and review mail, letters, and other documents and follow up as appropriate
• Facilitate movement of case related matters
• Answer inquiries from attorneys, staff, and the public
• Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth
• Salary range for Schedule A: $50,776.88 to $75,758.39
• Salary range for Schedule B: $50,776.88 to $71,970.45
• For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed