New Employee Appointment Checklist
Application For Federal Judicial Employment - Form AO 78
Voluntary Race/Gender/Disability Identification Form
I-9 Fillable (If using Firefox browser please right click and save the pdf, then open the saved file) - Submit two (2) forms of acceptable identification as listed on the I-9 Form.
Direct Deposit Submit a copy of a "VOIDED" check
Non-Resident of NJ Form (ONLY FOR PA RESIDENTS)
NY Withholding Allowance Certificate (ONLY FOR RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK STATE AND CITY)
Fingerprint Form- Third Circuit Staff and Interns
FAQ's for Newly Hired Employees
All of the above applicable appointment forms must be reviewed for completeness, accuracy and signatures (Due to COVID-19, AO will be accepting digital signatures until further notice.) and submit along with the New Appointment Checklist AND other required documentation such as a valid Driver's License, U.S. Passport and/or Social Security Card. ALL documents must be submitted as a PDF document.
Incomplete forms and ineligible copies as well as late submissions of these forms may cause a delay in the processing of your appointment paperwork resulting in a possible delay in your first earnings statement.
For new employees of the Clerk's Office, Court Interpreter and Court Reporters: njdnewappt@njd.uscourts.gov
For new/incoming Law Clerks and Staff Law Clerks of the Prisoner Litigation Office: njdnewlawclerk@njd.uscourts.gov
For new/incoming Law Clerks and Judicial Staff of the Third Circuit (sitting in NJ): 3rdcirclawclerk@njd.uscourts.gov
Fingerprinting has been resumed. PLEASE CONTACT THE BELOW REPRESENTATIVES TO SCHEDULE FINGERPRINTING.
NEWARK:
Contact: David Rodriguez, HR Specialist
Office: (973) 776-3879
CAMDEN:
Contact: Deanna Zotti, HR Specialist
Office: (609) 989-0570
TRENTON:
Contact: Melissa Connolly, Management Analyst
Office: (609) 989-2238