Clerk-Recorder Assistant I: Front Desk & Vital Records

County of Nevada; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada County's Clerk-Recorder's department is hiring a full-time Clerk-Recorder Assistant I. You will learn specialized clerical duties including documentation and processes to support this essential department.

These duties include examining legal documents, preparing and filming/scanning documents, issuing certified copies and marriage licenses, and applying laws to recordings. Growth position with supervision and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and one year of clerical experience at Office Assistant II level with County of Nevada.
• Associate of Arts/Sciences degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Providing great customer service at the front desk and on the phone.
• Examining legal documents for critical information, and following legal requirements for filing and recording.
• Preparing and filming/scanning documents and vital records.
• Providing certified copies of records for the public.
• Issuing marriage licenses and performing civil marriage ceremonies.
• Ensuring document transfer taxes and filing fees are accurately computed, collected and recorded.
• Understanding, interpreting and relating laws, rules, regulations and policies that govern the recording and filing of legal documents and vital records.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Education

Twelfth grade completion

Associate of Arts/Sciences degree

Job description

Nevada County's Clerk-Recorder's department is hiring a full-time Clerk-Recorder Assistant I. You will learn specialized clerical duties including documentation and processes to support this essential department.

These duties include examining legal documents, preparing and filming/scanning documents, issuing certified copies and marriage licenses, and applying laws to recordings. Growth position with supervision and advancement opportunities.