Judiciary Clerk 4 (Civil)

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 June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

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.

The New Jersey Judiciary has an exciting advancement opportunity in the Passaic Vicinage. Under the general direction of the Civil Division Manager or other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate will assist in all specialized court support functions relating to case processing, including but not limited to, performing court clerk functions, calendar management, customer service, and other functions required for effective case management within a team environment. In addition, the selected candidate will be a lead worker in a case management team. They will operate all automated systems in a courtroom (CourtSmart/ACMS/Ecourts). Perform all functions related recording of court proceedings and the marking, entering and securing of evidence and exhibits during trial. Reviews court documents and initial filings for completeness and compliance with applicable Court Rules and Administrative Directives. Interprets court orders and modifies/updates case information in automated case management systems. Confers with team leaders on accurate case management procedures; assist with troubleshooting; extensive interaction with court users, attorneys, internal and external stakeholders. Consults with Judges, team leaders and/or law clerks with regard to special problems; follows up on issues regarding pending cases. Identifies customer case management needs and conducts appropriate research in response to customer service issues. Provide procedural information and documentation to internal and external customers. Performs other related duties as required.Employment Type: Full Time