Job Description
Reviews Court pleadings, replies to Attorneys, and researches legal matters for the Surrogate. The Special Probate Clerk may exercise the same powers as the Surrogate, which includes taking depositions of witnesses to wills, qualifying executors and administrators, appears in Superior Court on probate matters, accepts trusteeships and guardianships, as well as administers the oaths of appointment. Special Probate Clerk will review applications of adoption and will work with attorneys to ensure court filings comply with New Jersey adoption statutes and court rules.
Experience: Reviewing Court pleadings and researching legal matters. Proficient or at minimum working knowledge of NJSA Title 3B and New Jersey Court Rules. Candidate must have experience deposing witnesses and have sufficient knowledge of the Title 3B to qualify executors and administrators, as well as the knowledge of the standards to accept trusteeships and guardianships. The Candidate must have experience reviewing court pleadings and proofs. Candidate must be capable of determining compliance with the court rules and and relevant New Jersey statues. A Bachelor's degree is required. A law degree is preferred.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor degree, Law degree is preferred.
Experience: Experience reviewing Court pleadings and researching legal matters. Proficient or at minimum working knowledge of NJSA Title 3B and New Jersey Court Rules. Candidate must have experience deposing witnesses and have sufficient knowledge of the Title 3B to qualify executors and administrators, as well as the knowledge of the standards to accept trusteeships and guardianships. The Candidate must have experience reviewing court pleadings and proofs. Candidate must be capable of determining compliance with the court rules and and relevant New Jersey statues.
Note: N/A
License: A driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey is required.
To Apply For This Position: Forward Cover Letter, Resume and completed job application form
If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.
E-Mail: joanm@passaiccountynj.org
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.
