ABSTRACTING ASSISTANT IV - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi

Hawaii

On-site

USD 40,242 - 50,923

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A government agency in Hawaii seeks an Abstracting Assistant IV to support the examination of property titles. The role includes summarizing legal documents, determining ownership, and supervising staff. Candidates must have two years of relevant experience and legal authorization to work in the U.S. Salary ranges from $3,606 to $4,563 per month. This is an entry-level administrative position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Two years of progressively responsible work experience involving legal documents and real property.
Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to examining and evidencing title to real property.
Summarize conveyances affecting land titles.
Supervise employees in preparing Certificates of Title.

Skills

Reviewing legal documents

Extracting information from records

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

ABSTRACTING ASSISTANT IV - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Salary: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)

The current vacancies are with the Department of Land and Natural Resources located in Downtown, Oahu.

Duties Summary

These positions perform duties in support of or involved with the examining, determining and evidencing of title to real property or interests therein. The examination of a title involves making an investigation in the offices where the public records are kept, to ascertain the history and present condition of the title to land, and its status with reference to liens, encumbrances, "clouds," etc. This includes the technical process of searching the records; examining all conveyances of whatever kind or nature, which in any manner affect said land, or any estate or interest therein; summarizing (abstracting) the operative portions of these conveyances to record the history of the title; determining ownership and all existing liens and encumbrances, and noting all defects. The evidence of title is any document establishing the title to property. This includes the review of the history and determination of the title, or review of land court documents for registration, prior to the preparation and issuance of one of the following types of evidence: abstracts of title (issued by a licensed abstract maker); Certificates of Title (issued by Assistant Registrars of Land Court); Certificates or chains of Title (issued by a licensed abstract maker).

At the IV level, abstracts pertinent information from Land Court Orders, trust deeds, and other legal documents for the preparation of Title Certificates, abstracts or chains of title; assigns and supervises other employees in the preparation of Certificates of Title; keeps other files and records; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
General Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience involving one or a combination of the following: a) preparing; b) reviewing; or c) extracting information from legal documents and/or records dealing with real property ownership or transactions.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

The State of Hawai'i also has programs such as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information, please visit the official PSLF program page.

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