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The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey is seeking a well-organized, detailed oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a Superior Court Judge in the Hunterdon County Criminal Division. The selected individual must have strong typing, technical and administrative skills. 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. Performing data entry into mainframe systems. 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. Procuring supplies, equipment, and inventory for chambers. Performing formatting and typing changes to judicial opinions and other legal documents. Composing routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries, as well as non-routine correspondence. Answering inquiries from the public, judiciary employees, security personnel, judges, attorneys, and others. Filing hard copy and electronic records and maintaining a filing system in the Judge's chambers. Other duties as required and assigned. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. 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. Testing: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate typing skills of at least 40 words per minute or possess proof of having taken the required skills test (for example, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission or New Jersey Judiciary typing proficiency certificate). Note: Knowledge of legal terminology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office is helpful. New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as: State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage Public Employee's Retirement System pension program Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT) Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning. Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave NJBest 529 College Savings Plan Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans
The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey is seeking a well-organized, detailed oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a Superior Court Judge in the Hunterdon County Criminal Division. The selected individual must have strong typing, technical and administrative skills. 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. Performing data entry into mainframe systems. 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. Procuring supplies, equipment, and inventory for chambers. Performing formatting and typing changes to judicial opinions and other legal documents. Composing routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries, as well as non-routine correspondence. Answering inquiries from the public, judiciary employees, security personnel, judges, attorneys, and others. Filing hard copy and electronic records and maintaining a filing system in the Judge's chambers. Other duties as required and assigned. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. 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. Testing: Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate typing skills of at least 40 words per minute or possess proof of having taken the required skills test (for example, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission or New Jersey Judiciary typing proficiency certificate). Note: Knowledge of legal terminology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office is helpful. New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as: State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage Public Employee's Retirement System pension program Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT) Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning. Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave NJBest 529 College Savings Plan Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans