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When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the3 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 da. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
Salary Information
$18.00 per hour
This position is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a fiscal year.
The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to work on a part-time basis in the Civil Arbitration Program. Under the direction of a supervisor, this position will provide varied clerical assistance in the complementary dispute resolution program in the Civil Division, most specifically, the Arbitration Program.
Note: This position may qualify for remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired Judiciary employees to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
Example of Duties
- Automated Case Management System (ACMS)
- Scanning and retrieving documents from an electronic case jacket (eCourts)
- Reviewing correspondence and data processing output for accuracy
- Preparing and mailing correspondence
- Processing mail
- Customer telephone contact and answering telephone inquiries
- Operating various types of office equipment
- Providing customer services to court users
- Filing and performing other related duties as required
Qualifications
One (1) 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, transcribing information, reconcilg balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments.
Supplemental Information
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
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice
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