Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual (Classified) - Multiple Divisions

Job Title

New Jersey Courts

$45,877.84 - $69,484.11 Annually

Jersey City, NJ

Full Time

2025-12097

Hudson Vicinage

Job Description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

The salary range for this position is $45,877.84 to $69,484.11 for Schedule A, and $45,877.84 to $62,203.88 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 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, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example Of Duties

The New Jersey Judiciary Hudson Vicinage, is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in support of the business operations of such courts, and as contact representatives for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts.

Applicants for this position may be considered for openings in various divisions, such as Finance and Operations.

The Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual position may require work in an on-site or virtual courtroom. Employees in these titles may function as a court clerk, performing related work including, but not limited to, preparing, calling and annotating the court calendar; provide customer service to jurors and court users in both English and Spanish languages; answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors in a physical or virtual environment; providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers in person, over the phone, and via written communications; identify customer needs and conduct appropriate research; answer questions and compose routine correspondence in a physical or virtual environment; swearing in jurors; administering oaths to witnesses; maintaining custody of exhibits; operate a cash register; record cash transactions; calculate rates, costs, fees, taxes or other amounts consistent with schedules, formulas and other established procedures; collect and / or record fees or costs as directed by the court; operating digital recording systems accurately; compile and provide data, statistical information and reports; resolve technical issues; recording and maintaining records of court proceedings; ensure timely date entry and maintenance of information into record keeping systems completing court-related paperwork; updating case information; and discussing daily court activities, scheduling of cases, calling of calendar, etc., with the Judge; perform other related duties as required.

For some positions, operations of automobiles, light duty trucks, vans, or other motor vehicles may be required.

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

Experience Requirement : One year of experience 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. BICAT Testing : Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.

Supplemental Information

Physical Ability : For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.

Driver's License : Appointees 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.