Job Description
The Records Clerk performs a variety of work that requires some use of independent judgment in the performance of duties for the Lincoln County Register of Deeds Office. Responsibilities include document review and recordation, indexing of records, assisting the public and other agencies with real property and various lien searches, issuing of vital records, and data entry.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance and information to the public and other agencies through direct, telephone, and periodic mail contact. Perform property searches. Work with various lien matters. Issue marriage licenses and other vital records and collect fees. Perform preliminary review of documents for acceptance purposes to meet recording requirements.
- Review documents and perform work tasks associated with processing and indexing of documents including miscellaneous documents, mortgages, assignments, extensions, liens, deeds, plats, etc. Record and file state and federal tax liens, UCC filings, mechanic's liens, county aid, hospital liens, etc. Use a variety of office equipment. Page and perform data entry for recorded documents.
- Review documents concerning legal descriptions and various other instrument recordation requirements. Perform follow-up procedures and communications necessary to address document errors and discrepancies in order to proceed with accurate recording, filing, searches, data entry, etc.
Applicants Should Possess:
A high school diploma or GED plus two years of general clerical office work or comparable combination of education and experience.
Highly Qualified Applicants Will Also Have:
Work experience at a title/abstract company, real estate company, or an attorney's office.