Judges Secretary 1 - Revised, Newark

Job Title
The Essex Vicinage is seeking a well-organized, detailed oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a Superior Court Judge.
Job Description
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an ****-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.
The salary range for this position is $49,****** to $73,****** for Schedule A, and $49,****** to $69,****** for Schedule B. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
Duties will include, but are not limited to: conforming judge's orders and decisions and maintaining the workflow in and out of judicial chambers; proofreading typed material for accuracy and correct punctuation, spelling and grammar; coordinating and communicating the judge's schedule with division administration and case management personnel; preparing and submitting local and state reports; managing of incoming and outgoing communications, including mail, telephone, case conference calls and follow-up of same; and procuring supplies, equipment, and inventory for chambers.
Also, formatting and typing charges, judicial opinions and other legal documents; composing routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries; composing non-routine correspondence; and any additional duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Three (3) 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: preparing and analyzing legal documents, processing legal or other documents, transcribing information, and scheduling meetings or appointments.
Substitution: Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science may be substituted for one (1) year of experience indicated above.
Course work must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but are not limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English.
Note: Knowledge of legal terminology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office is helpful.
Supplemental Information
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.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
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.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. ****, 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.
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.