Probate Clerk 
Surrogate’s Office
**Provisional, Pending Civil Service Testing**
Starting Salary: $33,320

Duties: Under direction, prepares necessary instruments to admit a will to probate, grant letters of trusteeship and letters of testamentary guardianship, determines right of person applying for appointment as an administrator and/or as an administrator ad prosequendum, takes affidavits in lieu of Administration, draws complaint for appointing of a guardian, takes affidavits in lieu of guardianship, prepares qualification of a guardian of an incompetent person and examines all papers filed to determine if they are in proper form and completes appointment, answers a variety of inquiries regarding procedures in Surrogate’s Court, does other related duties as required.

Requirements: One (1) year of experience in preparing and processing legal papers and documents dealing with probate practices and procedures. (Successful completion of an approved course of paralegal training at an accredited school or educational institution may be substituted for the above experience.) Ability to understand the laws of New Jersey and the rules of Supreme Court with respect to probating of will and administration of estates. Ability to keep abreast of any changes in concerned laws, decisions, and court rules. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Knowledge of probate practices, procedures, and techniques a plus. 

License:          Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Hours: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week. 

Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screenings.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to:

Department of Personnel
HR@cumberlandcountynj.gov or fax 856-453-0361.

Position open until filled


The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).

Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.