COURT CLERK, PROBATE, TYPING

Definition

Under supervision, receives training and performs work involved in preparing and presenting probate proceedings requiring adjudication at a higher court level; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Reviews less complicated probate matters requiring review and decision by Superior Court such as contested wills, incompetency proceedings, adoptions of adults and infants, appointments of guardians, and others.
• Provides information to general public and legal profession pertaining to probate cases.
• Briefs Superior Court Judge on nature of proceedings and sits at hearings taking minutes and providing any legal or technical background information required by presiding Judge of the Superior Court, Law Division, Probate Part, and participating appellants and attorneys.
• Examines confidential reports regarding participants in adoption cases, trusteeships, guardianships, and advises presiding Judge of the Superior Court, Probate part of findings.
• Establishes calendar cases for Superior Court, Probate Part.
• Types documents from varied forms of copy.
• Prepares proper execution of any papers and documents entered into court proceedings.
• Ensures that subsequent court orders/judgments are processed at Surrogate level.
• Issues certificates and documents.
• Prepares, files, and presents surety bonds required in Superior Court-Probate Part proceedings.
• Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
• Prepares related correspondence.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in the preparation and processing of legal papers and documents dealing with probate practices and procedure.

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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of probate practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques used to perform probate and related work.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Laws of New Jersey and Rules of Supreme Court with respect to probating of wills and administration of estates.
• Ability to keep current with changes in concerned laws, decisions, and court rules.
• Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates and public.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: LG- CAH 1/8/99
• This job specification is for local government use only.

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.

Successful completion of an approved course of paralegal training at an accredited school or educational institution may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.