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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Judge's Secretary 1

New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the New Jersey Courts, which operates with high standards of independence and integrity. They are seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented secretary to provide support to a Superior Court Judge, involving tasks such as processing information, typing correspondence, and facilitating case-related matters.

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Responsibilities

Processing information

Typing correspondence, documents and form letters

Transcribing dictation

Preparing required reports

Sorting and viewing mail, letters, and other documents

Facilitating movement of case related matters

Additional duties as assigned

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

Qualification

Typing skillsLegal document preparationMicrosoft OfficeTranscribing informationDetail-oriented

Required

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Preferred

Knowledge of legal terminology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office is helpful

Benefits

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