Court Clerk examination
Court Clerk open competitive examination (M1211H) for South Plainfield. Open to residents of South Plainfield Borough. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
South Plainfield · Symbol M1211H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of South Plainfield Borough.
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| Symbol | M1211H |
|---|---|
| Title | Court Clerk |
| Employer | South Plainfield |
| Who may file | Open to residents of South Plainfield Borough |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | COURT CLERK (01434) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
South Plainfield sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for COURT CLERK:
Under supervision, attends and assists the judge of the court to which assigned by performing the specialized court clerical work requiring knowledge of court practices and procedures; does related work as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Attends court and assists the judge by performing a variety of court clerical work.
- Attends the call of civil and criminal trial list under direction of the Judge.
- Secures assigned files, notifies attorneys and/or Prosecutor's Office for preparation of trial.
- Assists in selection of jury and swears in jury under direction of Court.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 2 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for COURT CLERK:
Two years of experience in the preparation and/or processing of legal papers and documents, or as an aide or an administrative assistant to an executive or administrative officer in a public or private agency. The 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. Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute semester hour credits from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and South Plainfield appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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