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New Jersey Courts · 3 days ago

Judge's Secretary 1

New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

New Jersey Courts is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented secretary to provide support to a Superior Court Judge. The selected candidate will be responsible for processing information, typing correspondence, transcribing dictation, and facilitating the movement of case-related matters.

GovernmentLegalNon Profit

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

Qualification

Legal document preparationTyping skillsMicrosoft OfficeTranscribing informationClerical supportOffice proceduresBusiness English

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 may be preferred to 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)

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

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

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