ASSIGNMENT CLERK
Exam openExam status, as of November 4, 2026. Our captured announcement shows an open competitive examination for Lakewood (symbol M1274H) accepting applications until November 23, 2026. Confirm current status with CSC. Filing details and the Commission's application link · Exam schedule
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Rules that apply to this title
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New Jersey treats Assignment Clerk as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
Eligibility comes down to 3 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
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An open competitive announcement for this title is accepting applications, per the Civil Service Commission's list read on November 3, 2026. An announcement is an examination, not a vacancy; the announcement itself lists the fee, the requirements and how to file.
| Title | Symbol | State or local | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment ClerkAll Departments | M1274H | LocalLakewoodResidents of Ocean County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Monmouth County | November 23, 2026 | Open How to apply | Announcement |
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Who employs this title
Assignment Clerk is used at one independent authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | 2 |
Where this title is used
Assignment Clerk is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, performs the work involved in the scheduling and maintenance of trial calendars; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Schedules and maintains trial calendars.
- Prepares correspondence with regard to trial calendars.
- Prepares suitable reports indicating the status and disposition of cases.
- Sets pleading, trial, and sentencing dates.
- Prepares the necessary documents required to produce for the court those prisoners incarcerated in various custodial institutions.
- May assign counsel for indigent cases and process applications for counsel fees.
- Maintains permanent criminal records, reviews judgments, and minutes for accuracy.
- Reviews jail lists to insure that all necessary steps have been taken to assure prompt disposition of incarcerated defendants awaiting trial.
- Gives suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related unit.
Experience
Three (3) years of clerical experience in the preparation, recording or filing of legal documents.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of court practices, procedures, and of legal documents.
- Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations.
- Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates and the public.
- Ability to maintain suitable records.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
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.