Land Records Examiner - Real Estate Records (Remote)

Department-of-Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Job summary

NYC Department of Finance is seeking a Land Records Document Examiner in the Manhattan Land Records Office. The role involves examining real estate and personal property documents for compliance, researching property ownership, and flagging potential fraud.

You will report to the Assistant Deputy City Register and may remotely work up to two days per week under the city’s program. The position requires a Bachelor's degree plus two years of clerical/administrative experience, or an equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of clerical/administrative experience, or
• Associate degree and three years of clerical/administrative experience, including supervisory experience, or
• High school diploma and four years of clerical/administrative experience with supervisory experience, or
• Education/experience equivalent with required supervisory year and substitution rules as described.

Responsibilities

• Examine scanned Real Estate and Personal Property documents for compliance with statutory authority and recording requirements.
• Review Notices of Federal Liens for conformity with lien laws and perform property ownership research.
• Identify fraudulent filings and coordinate referrals to the Sheriff’s Office when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support documentation accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Typing 100 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 3 years experience

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

NYC Department of Finance is seeking a Land Records Document Examiner in the Manhattan Land Records Office. The role involves examining real estate and personal property documents for compliance, researching property ownership, and flagging potential fraud.

You will report to the Assistant Deputy City Register and may remotely work up to two days per week under the city’s program. The position requires a Bachelor's degree plus two years of clerical/administrative experience, or an equivalent