NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Judges Secretary 2
Paterson, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Judges Secretary 2 to support the Assignment Judge in the Passaic Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey. The role involves managing judicial workflow, scheduling court events, and maintaining accurate records while delivering quality customer service to court users.
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Responsibilities
Conforming judge's orders and decisions and maintaining the workflow in/out of judicial chambers
Proofreading typed material for accuracy and correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar
Scheduling and calendaring court and Administrative Office of the Courts events, such as case management conferences, settlement conferences, committee and administrative meetings, and other matters
Coordinating and communicating the judge's schedule with vicinage and division administration and case management personnel
Preparing and submitting local and state reports
Managing incoming and outgoing communications, including mail, telephone calls, case conference calls, and follow-up of same; and procuring supplies, equipment, and inventory for chambers
Possessing strong computer skills needed for information processing using Judiciary-wide computer systems, which will include data entry into a division's mainframe system, preparing documents such as orders and judgments, moderating virtual court events, and formatting and typing judicial opinions and other legal documents
Composing routine correspondence, such as form letters or standard replies to inquiries, preparation of bench reports
Composing non-routine correspondence; and any additional duties as required and assigned
Recording, storing, updating, and preparing documents, files, and materials for scanning or retrieval, ensuring accurate and organized recordkeeping through established tracking systems
Filing records, reports, forms, letters, and other documents, including confidential documents
Providing information to judges, attorneys, community organizations, and Administrative Office of the Courts staff as directed
Maintaining and updating accurate digital records, files, or logs as required
Delivering quality customer service to both internal and external court users
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and two or more of the following: document or information processing, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, 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
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: 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
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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