Job Description
Join our dynamic legal team at the Essex County Clerk's Office as a Senior Courthouse Clerk. This pivotal role ensures seamless court operations by managing critical legal documentation and providing exceptional citizen services. You'll be the cornerstone of our judicial proceedings, maintaining accurate records and supporting attorneys, judges, and the public with professionalism and efficiency. We offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment in Newark's historic courthouse district.
Responsibilities
- Process, index, and maintain official court records with 100% accuracy
- Manage case dockets, filing deadlines, and judicial correspondence
- Provide in-person and remote assistance to attorneys, litigants, and government agencies
- Prepare and certify legal documents including summonses, subpoenas, and judgments
- Coordinate with judges, court officers, and other county departments
- Train and mentor junior clerks on court procedures and record-keeping protocols
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of court clerk or legal administrative experience
- Proficiency in New Jersey court systems and legal terminology
- Advanced knowledge of document management software (e.g., Odyssey, FileTrak)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask in high-pressure judicial environments
- New Jersey Notary Public certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
- Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required