Job Details for Generalist
| Court Name/Organization | District of New Jersey |
| Overview of the Position | The Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey is seeking a Generalist position in the Newark divisional office. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused, motivated, career-oriented individual eager to grow with us, and the federal judiciary as a whole. Under the general direction of the Deputy-In-Charge and the Out-of-Court Supervisor, the Generalist aids in the areas of operations by providing support to all Judicial Officers, Court Unit Executives, Court Managers, Court Staff, the Bar, and the Public. |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/05/2026 - 01/19/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 23 - CL 25 |
| Salary | $47,546 - $94,588 |
| Announcement Number | 26-03 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
A Generalist performs many functions and is responsible for processing case information during the initial filing of court documents in accordance with procedures and rules. This position will include customer service by providing court information to the public via telephone and in person, including answers to Case Management/Electronic Case Files (“CM/ECF”) help desk-related questions. A Generalist assists with the reproduction of court documents. This position entails receiving and reviewing incoming Court documents in compliance with federal and local court rules. The Generalist is responsible for processing incoming mail and routing court documents to the proper offices. The incumbent will also enter court documents and proceedings on the electronic docket system. A Generalist will perform operations duties, as needed, as well as other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have at a minimum a high school diploma and the equivalent of two years of general experience. A college degree is desirable. To qualify for the CL 24 - CL 25 level, at least one year of specialized experience is required. Promotion to higher level(s) is upon achieving performance benchmarks.
The court is seeking an applicant with a strong work ethic, initiative, dependability and a friendly and customer focused attitude. An understanding of professional office procedures and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is preferable. Interaction will be with various individuals; therefore, the candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. The ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously are essential. Proficiency and experience in the use of computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications, such as, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, is highly preferred. Case Management/ Electronic Case Files (“CM/ECF”) experience and general knowledge of court and/or legal terminology is preferred.
Limited travel to other offices and for training events may be required.
General Experience
Generalized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that demonstrates the possession of or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. This includes but is not limited to knowledge of professional office procedures, excellent customer service initiatives and excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Specialized Experience
Specialized experience includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, and laws that involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry and report generation.
Employee Benefits
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Miscellaneous
A Generalist performs many functions and is responsible for processing case information during the initial filing of court documents in accordance with procedures and rules. This position will include customer service by providing court information to the public via telephone and in person, including answers to Case Management/Electronic Case Files (“CM/ECF”) help desk-related questions. A Generalist assists with the reproduction of court documents. This position entails receiving and reviewing incoming Court documents in compliance with federal and local court rules. The Generalist is responsible for processing incoming mail and routing court documents to the proper offices. The incumbent will also enter court documents and proceedings on the electronic docket system. A Generalist will perform operations duties, as needed, as well as other duties as assigned.
Application Info
Qualified applicants must submit electronically the following documents in one PDF:
- a cover letter explaining your qualifications for this position
- an updated resume
- salary history
Please submit the above required documents to the attention of Ms. Robin A. Newman, Esq., human resources manager via the court’s recruitment database on or before Jan. 19, 2026, by 5 p.m. We are unable to consider applications without the required documents sent as instructed above.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.