Job Details

Salary: $45,877.84 - $69,484.11 Annually
Location : Freehold, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-12583
Central Office/Vicinage: Monmouth Vicinage
Division: Civil
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 $45,877.84 to $69,484.11 for Schedule A, and $45,877.84 to $62,203.88 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 21, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 21, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth

The Monmouth Vicinage Civil Division is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in support of the business operations of such courts, and as contact representatives for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts.

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

• Performing court clerk duties, including but not limited to operating digital recording systems accurately. maintaining accurate and detailed records and logs of in-court activities; making exhibits; administering oaths to witnesses; completing court-related paperwork; conducting microphone tests
• Answering questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors, in person, over the phone, and via written communications
• Providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers in person, over the phone, and via written communications compiling and entering data in computer systems; verifying records for accuracy, completeness, or conformity and coordinating conferences, hearings, trials, and other court events
• Facilitating receipt and processing of routine requests
• Ensuring timely data entry and maintenance of information into record keeping systems
• Answering questions and compose routine correspondence
• Identifying customer needs and conduct appropriate research
• Resolving technical issues including those that occur in the courtroom
• Compiling and provide data, statistical information and reports
• Collaborating with others
• Handling mail
• Performing other related duties as required

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

Experience Requirement:
Internal Applicants: Open to employees of the NJ Judiciary who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date in the following career (classified) titles:

Advancement
Judiciary Clerk 2
Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual
Judiciary Account Clerk 1
Judiciary Account Clerk 1 Bilingual

Lateral Reassignment
Judiciary Account Clerk 2
Judiciary Account Clerk 2 Bilingual
Judiciary Clerk 3
Judiciary Clerk 3 Bilingual

Eligibility for Advancement: Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Judiciary Clerk 3 as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title. Applicants for advancement to the Judiciary Clerk 3 title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.

Experience Requirement: One year 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.
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: 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. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
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