Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the Essex County Clerk's Office! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented Courthouse Clerk to support critical judicial operations in Newark. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your community in a fast-paced legal environment. Apply today and become an essential part of New Jersey's justice system!
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain court records, documents, and case files with precision
- Provide exceptional customer service to attorneys, litigants, and judicial staff
- Manage electronic filing systems and ensure compliance with court protocols
- Coordinate courtroom scheduling and assist with administrative hearings
- Verify legal documents for accuracy and completeness before submission
- Prepare official correspondence and maintain confidential records
- Assist with jury coordination and courtroom logistics as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years clerical or legal administrative experience
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal databases (e.g., PACER)
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- New Jersey Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience working in a court or legal setting highly desirable