administrative specialist

clerk

court manager

animal control officer

technology analyst

New-Jersey-Courts

What is the best part of working at the company?
I worked with a great group of people who were dedicated to supporting the NJ Judiciary at large with financial analysis and information that helped the operational teams do their job. No day was the same with each bringing challenging and rewarding work.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I did not find a lot of stress in this job. There were deadlines of course.  Year-end had its challenges but nothing beyond the typical stress in a financial reporting role. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The Financial Services division in the Central Office is a great place to work. If you go into it with a positive attitude, you will find a positive work environment.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Within the Central Office, there are standard reports and analyses to be prepared daily, weekly, monthly, etc.  Special requests from management were common to support the Judiciary decision making. Questions about a program could surface at any time which would require you to investigate and provide an analysis of that issue. Additionally, you provided support to the vicinage financial management to help them support the court operations throughout the state.

Early morning checking mail for complaints and summons checking calendar to schedule court dates and preparing letters to be mailed to both landlords and tenants. Set up with court officers any paperwork need for them to do evictions and the follow up to make sure these proceedings were taken care of.
I learned the overall proceedings of what takes place in the courtroom when a people have rental issues with each other;and I learned that it is not always easy to have someone evicted without becoming personally involved in a case, which is sometimes the hardest part of the job.
Co-workers are the same where ever I go. Some I get along with and some I don''t however we all have to spend company hours together to get a job done so I adjust my attitude and get it done, keeping it as pleasant as possible. I spend more time with them than I do with my own family, so I might as well be peaceful and enjoy as much of my time there as I can without drama.
The most enjoyable part of the job was meeting different people and feeling like I was helping someone in some kind of way.

Working as a judicial clerk in the Superior Court was a position I thought was a bit mundane at the time, but in retrospect was an enjoyable position. Given the nature of General Equity Court, 90% of the work assigned was work I had seen before, and work I would see again, but that was more of a benefit since the position lasts only a year and you more or less had an idea of what each day would be like while you were commuting to work.

I also worked for a wonderful Judge, which I was very grateful for. She was incredibly intelligent, direct in what she expected of me, and very kind in any corrections she made (to put it lightly). She was genuinely nice to be around, and had I been worked under a different Judge, my experience would have been completely different. 

The key to enjoying your clerkship and getting the best out of the experience hinges on your relationship with which Judge you work for!

A judicial clerkship is a necessary evil in a lot of ways. You will learn an exceptional amount in a very short amount of time that will be helpful in preparing you to be an associate, particularly if you want litigation. And if you have a judge that you work well with, you will feel an immense sense of community and support while performing your job duties, since the work you do is for the judge's direct benefit. You'll also get great exposure to different firms in the area and learn who you would be a good fit for.
The downsides are that the pay is far below the amount of work you perform as a clerk, and the bureaucracy of state work can really get to you if you don't like a super rigid work structure. The job can really burn you out and it's important to make your own work life balance.
I'm grateful for my experience but would not want to repeat it, as I'm ready to move on.

On a daily basis interacted with co-workers and the public. I learned numerous laws and how they affected the families that came into the court system. The management in the Family Division is facing numerous challenges that effects their ability to manage as strongly as they need to due to under staffing issues. I enjoyed working with some of my co-workers, but unfortunately many of them knew whether they worked hard or hardly worked they will still have a job. The hardest part of the job, which I enjoyed the most, was trying to assist the litigants that were many times highly emotional. I found great pride in being able to calm them down so that I could assist them with their issues/problems. I enjoyed that fact that there was always an abundance of work to be done and I always offered to help because of my overall knowledge of the courts. I always tried to be part of the solution!

Diverse work enviornment. Some days you are performing field visits to clients homes, places of employment, schools and/ or treatment programs across the state. You are required to perform two days of office work weekly. There are some occassions where you may be required to attend court. The enforcement of court orders is the main function of the job. To enforce these court orders, you will be required to use a mulitude of skills. You must be able to communicate effectively with people and keep your cases in solid order. The hardest part of the job is to see others make poor decisions that may have a negative part on their life and that of their families. However, it is extremely exciting to witness their successes. But being a community leader and helping to contribute to the overall improvement of society can be rewarding.

A typical work day would begin about 7:30 a.m. setting up my work for the day before the judge and law clerk would come. I start the coffee for our chambers and start compiling my work from the judge's office and the law clerk's office so as not to disturb them when they come in at 9. I would finish up any filing, memos, etc., so that I could start with any new work given.

The majority of the people I worked with got along well and were pleasant. Although busy, the atmosphere was very laid back.

The hardest part of the job would be emergent duty and taking calls from the clients who didn't follow the proper procedures despite the fact that it had been explained to them several times.

The most enjoyable part of any day is having your supervisor appreciate your hard work and dedication.

Provided administrative/clerical support for the Child Support/Family       
                                               Division Department such as answering busy phones, and taking complaints.
                                                Assisted clients in the completion of their application for processing 
                                                according to sate and regional office policies.
                                                Provided assistance with highly complex case processing and coordination 
                                                of judicial activities.
                                                Opened, updated and closed client files in the system.
                                                Assisted probation officers with the expedite of case processing to ensure
                                                judges hear the cases.
                                                Help with translation for the non- English speaking.
                                                Compose and edit correspondence in Spanish from dictation and writing to  
                                                Be sent out to either the oblige or the obligor.
                                                Processed mail and distributed document to appropriate personnel and/or 
                                                other agencies.



Daily supervision of those whom are placed on conditional liberty/freedom (probation).    Multiple home visits/home inspections to probationers' home, rehabilitative programs; multiple face to face with probationers, extensive report writing and data entry.   Testifying in court, when needed; making sounds recommendations on probationers performance, multiple office duties.  Overpopulated caseloads; short staffed.   
I've learned how to handle difficult situations and/or how to manage my time wisely.  Also, learned how to multi task and play many roles.
For the most part, colleagues are team players.

You have to be careful what county and department you accept employment in. Hudson County is a revolving door that couldn’t hold water if it was a pool. Overall some of the rules/ policies they place on their employees are ridiculous. As long as the managers look good they could’ve cared less about their employees mental health or well being. The most telling sign was when I found out after the death of a sibling that there is no longer bereavement days offered to employees no matter what the relationship is to the deceased. , after working for the courts for well over a decade I resigned under duress. Highly do not recommend!! 

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