Clerk to the Grand Jury - Jury Unit
Newark, NJ Newark, NJ Full-time Full-time $46,142 a year $46,142 a year 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago Description Salary Information Minimum Salary:
$46,142.
43 Minimum Salary A:
$46,142.
43 - $72,732.
73 Maximum Salary B:
$46,142.
43 - $65,112.
14 JUDICIARY WIDE OPEN TO NEW JERSEY STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY! Should another Clerk of the Grand Jury (unclassified) position become available within the next five (5) months of the closing of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions.
The Essex Vicinage is seeking a professional, highly motivated employee to act as lead worker with excellent communication skills, committed to providing quality customer service and who works well under pressure and exhibits a high level of self-management.
Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1b (Jury Manager), this individual will serve as the Clerk to the Grand Jury.
The successful candidate will facilitate and maintain the secrecy of Grand Jury proceedings; explain judiciary policies and procedures; answer inquiries from judges, assistant prosecutors, jurors and public; prioritize cases; ensure that Grand Jury proceedings are recorded accurately on a digital recording system; maintain the vote of the Grand Jurors; provide orientation to Grand Jurors; administer oaths; act as a liaison between the jurors, court and the prosecutors; make recommendations for improvement and train staff.
The successful candidate will operate Zoom conferencing to conduct virtual proceedings; qualify, excuse and defer jurors according to statutory guidelines; process juror payments and attendance; process electronic jurors' responses; document communications with jurors; compose correspondence and respond to inquiries posed by jurors; and other related duties as required.
The Judiciary offers strong opportunity for growth.
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 August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule A.
Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
REMOTE WORK:
The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to two (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.
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:
document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, reconciling balances or accounts and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.
Testing:
Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below.
The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 words per minute:
All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission or the New Jersey Judiciary.
Judiciary staff that have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
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.
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.
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:
Pursuant to N.
J.
S.
A.
52:
14-7 (L.
2011, Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act, all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
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 1-855-524-5627 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 8:
00 AM to 5:
00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$46,142.
43 Minimum Salary A:
$46,142.
43 - $72,732.
73 Maximum Salary B:
$46,142.
43 - $65,112.
14 JUDICIARY WIDE OPEN TO NEW JERSEY STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY! Should another Clerk of the Grand Jury (unclassified) position become available within the next five (5) months of the closing of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions.
The Essex Vicinage is seeking a professional, highly motivated employee to act as lead worker with excellent communication skills, committed to providing quality customer service and who works well under pressure and exhibits a high level of self-management.
Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1b (Jury Manager), this individual will serve as the Clerk to the Grand Jury.
The successful candidate will facilitate and maintain the secrecy of Grand Jury proceedings; explain judiciary policies and procedures; answer inquiries from judges, assistant prosecutors, jurors and public; prioritize cases; ensure that Grand Jury proceedings are recorded accurately on a digital recording system; maintain the vote of the Grand Jurors; provide orientation to Grand Jurors; administer oaths; act as a liaison between the jurors, court and the prosecutors; make recommendations for improvement and train staff.
The successful candidate will operate Zoom conferencing to conduct virtual proceedings; qualify, excuse and defer jurors according to statutory guidelines; process juror payments and attendance; process electronic jurors' responses; document communications with jurors; compose correspondence and respond to inquiries posed by jurors; and other related duties as required.
The Judiciary offers strong opportunity for growth.
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 August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule A.
Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
REMOTE WORK:
The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to two (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.
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:
document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, reconciling balances or accounts and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.
Testing:
Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below.
The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 words per minute:
All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission or the New Jersey Judiciary.
Judiciary staff that have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
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.
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.
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:
Pursuant to N.
J.
S.
A.
52:
14-7 (L.
2011, Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act, all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
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 1-855-524-5627 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 8:
00 AM to 5:
00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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