Property Records Research Clerk (Clerical) - Remote Eligible

NYC Department of Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Finance is seeking a Clerical Associate to support the Land Records Division and City Register Office. You will assist customers in preparing cover pages, receive and scan documents, verify submissions, and help with filing and research of property records.

A four-year high school diploma and one year of clerical experience are required; typing at 100 wpm is expected. The role allows limited remote work up to two days per week and requires New York City residency within 90

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
• Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers in the public area with the preparation of the required cover pages for document submissions.
• Receive, Intake, scan and return documents presented to the City Register offices for recording by mail or in person.
• Review documents in the ACRIS verification queue to ensure submissions meet recording requirements.
• Pulling microfilm/ microfiche and Land Records books upon request.
• Refiling and keeping Land Records books in the library area in order.
• Perform cashiering and process incoming mail.
• Research property ownership.
• Provide informal operational and administrative support to the Queens Assistant Deputy, including reporting functions as needed.
• Provide operational coverage for the Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens City Register offices as required.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments to support Division operations.

Skills

Typing 100 wpm

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma (4-year)

Job description

The NYC Department of Finance is seeking a Clerical Associate to support the Land Records Division and City Register Office. You will assist customers in preparing cover pages, receive and scan documents, verify submissions, and help with filing and research of property records.

A four-year high school diploma and one year of clerical experience are required; typing at 100 wpm is expected. The role allows limited remote work up to two days per week and requires New York City residency within 90