Paralegal Technician 1 examination
Paralegal Technician 1 open competitive examination (S1262H) for State of New Jersey. Open to residents of New Jersey. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
State of New Jersey · Symbol S1262H
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 New Jersey.
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| Symbol | S1262H |
|---|---|
| Title | Paralegal Technician 1 |
| Employer | State of New Jersey |
| Who may file | Open to residents of New Jersey |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | PARALEGAL TECHNICIAN 1 (30461) |
| Work week (specification) | 35 hours |
| Salary | $55,690.52 to $81,007.52 a year (State range A17) |
Salary
The title is paid in range A17 on the A-P-R-S schedule: $55,690.52 to $81,007.52 a year at the current schedule's rates, effective July 11, 2026. This is the title's published State range, not a figure taken from the announcement. The announcement states the salary for this examination, and a new appointee usually starts at the first step.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for PARALEGAL TECHNICIAN 1:
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official, researches laws, rules, and regulations, investigates facts, and prepares documents for use in briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other legal actions; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Researches legal areas of concern to members of the legal staff relating to issues involving the work of the agency.
- Conducts independent research into legal areas of concern regarding his/her own work and preparation.
- Drafts memoranda, communicating the discussion of legal topics and the review and consideration of issues related to the work of the legal section, including memorialization of legal research.
- Prepares formal correspondence to agencies, courts, legislators, and others with whom the employing agency must correspond, involving legal points of interest and matters in issue.
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 asks for an associate degree, 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 PARALEGAL TECHNICIAN 1:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or, an Associate Degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies. Two (2) years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, legal tribunal, or legal department in a public or private entity whose primary function is the research, enactment, enforcement, or litigation of legal matters. 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.
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 the 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 State of New Jersey appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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