Probate Clerk - Typing
Surrogate’s Office
**Provisional, Pending Civil Service Testing**
Starting Salary: $33,320 – 37,119
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. The duties and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
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 and resume to:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
Resumes@cumberlandcountynj.gov
OR complete an application on-line and upload documents at: https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs.
Open until filled.
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part-time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
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 NJ Civil Service Commission.