Judiciary Clerk 3/Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual (Classified) - Multiple Divisions (Amended Repost)

Description

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.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $44,326.42 to $67,134.41 for Schedule A, and $44,326.42 to $60,100.37 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. 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.Judiciary employees hired prior to August 21, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 21, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

AMENDED REPOST

Amended to revise qualifications. Applicants who have previously applied need not reapply.

The Middlesex Vicinage is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in support of the business operations of such courts, and as contact representatives for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts.

Applicants to this positing may be considered for openings in various divisions, such as Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, Finance and Operations. The below examples of duties reflect some of the work performed by the Judiciary Clerk 3 title but does not encompass a comprehensive listing of work.

REMOTE WORK : The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, complainants, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Providing information and explaining Judiciary policies and procedures to court users.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in person, by telephone, and via written communication.
• Compiling and entering data into computer systems; entering appropriate case notes into computer systems; correcting errors in data, accounts, or documents as needed.
• Composing non-routine correspondence.
• Scheduling and coordinating conferences, hearings, trials, and other court events.
• Verifying records, documents and pleadings for accuracy, completeness and conformity with court rules and other regulations and requirements.
• Performing court clerking duties including, but not limited to operating digital recording systems accurately; maintaining accurate and detailed records and logs of in-court activities; marking exhibits; administering oaths to witnesses; completing other court-related paperwork.
• Issuing writs, warrants and other legal documents into computer systems. Processing warrant paperwork as per established division protocols.
• Processing postal verifications (updated in NJKiDS ).
• Assisting customers at the payment window by conforming legal documents, calculating fees and costs and entering financial data.
• Working on the processing and disbursement of court fees, fines, bail, restitution and child support payments; preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
• Troubleshooting office equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• WTP Advancements/Lateral Reassignment***
  
  
  

Open To Employees Of The Superior Court Of New Jersey Who Have Successfully Completed The Working Test Period In The Following Career (classified) Titles

Advancement

Judiciary Clerk 2

Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual

Judiciary Account Clerk 1

Judiciary Account Clerk 1 Bilingual

Lateral Reassignment

Judiciary Account Clerk 2

Judiciary Account Clerk 2 Bilingual

Judiciary Clerk 3

Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual

OR

Experience Requirement: One year of experience in an office environment 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.

Test: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below.

Skills

The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applications who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 words per minute:

• All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission of the New Jersey Judiciary.
• Judiciary staff that have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
• Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
  
  
  

BICAT Testing: 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.

Supplemental Information

Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to 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.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

How To Apply

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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