Judges Secretary 2

New Jersey Courts
NJ, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2024 CLOSED ON 9/30/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judges Secretary 2 position at New Jersey Courts?

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 $56,353.37 to $77,276.95  for Schedule A, and $56,353.37 to $73,413.09 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.

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking candidates with solid administrative skills to fill a vacant Judges Secretary 2 position. Under the direction of an Appellate Division Judge or other supervisory personnel, this position is responsible for performing all confidential support functions for the Judge and members of the Judge's chambers. 
  • Assist in managing the Judge's chambers including maintenance of the calendar of assigned cases 
  • Maintain organization of pending matters before the Judge
  • Serve as liaison between attorneys and members of the public on behalf of the Judge
  • Prepare caption heading for opinions and review briefs
  • Proofread all opinions prior to filing including verifying correct cites
  • Assist in maintaining chambers library
  • Supervise law clerk assignments
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
 
Note: Knowledge of legal terminology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office is helpful.
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 
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
  Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)

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