Judiciary Clerk 4 - Family Division (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 $46,142.43 to $72,732.73 for Schedule A, and $46,142.43 to $65,112.14 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 20, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

SHOULD ANOTHER POSITION BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS OFTHE CLOSING DATE OF THIS RECRUITMENT. THE APPLICANT POOL FROMTHISPOSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

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, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

• Applicants who applied to Announcement Number 2022-07022 need not reapply. Example of Duties The New Jersey Judiciary, Hudson Vicinage has an exciting advancement opportunity open to judiciary employees. Under the general direction of the Division Manager or other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing mastery level supportive tasks in connection with proceedings instituted before the court. Other duties include but are not limited to analyzing reports for distribution or action; provide information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations; answer legal complaints by telephone, or in writing; apply status, court rules, case law, or policies or procedures, screen confidential material for release to public other authorized person/agency; interview clients or customers for needed information; check amounts for legitimacy or verification of payments; regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; give advice or assist staff or team members with work in progress; arrange for clients' or customers' admission or discharge into/from facilities; analyze data; act as lead worker to team members or other group of non- subordinates in assigned tasks; prioritize cases; advise judges or members or a tribunal on case issues; analyze case processing from intake to disposition; approve continuances or adjournments; provide training or cross training to co-workers; implement operating procedures or systems; inform managers about unresolved staff or team conflicts and administer skill tests. Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Open to employees of the New Jersey Judiciary who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date in 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

Eligibility for Advancement: Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 4 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title. Applicants for advancement to the Judiciary Clerk 4 title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.

Experience Requirement: Three years 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.

Supplemental Information

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: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

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

Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

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