After nearly a decade, the New Jersey Supreme Court is about to have a new clerk.

Mark Neary, who has been with the court in various capacities for 27 years, is retiring. Judiciary counsel Heather Baker will become the new clerk as of Nov. 28, according to a Wednesday release from the court.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Heather's caliber to continue the tradition of excellence that the clerk's office has maintained under Mark Neary's exemplary leadership,” said Chief Justice Stuart Rabner in a statement. “Like her predecessor, Heather is highly regarded for her professionalism, integrity and thorough command of the critical functions of the Supreme Court.”