Property Records Researcher (Remote 2 Days/Week)

Praxy; Jamaica (VT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Finance is seeking a Clerical Associate at the Queens Land Records Office to support the City Register offices. The role handles customer service, document intake, and recording compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with cover pages, reviewing submissions, pulling records, cashiering, and researching property ownership. Remote work up to 2 days per week may be available under the pilot program.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent approved by state ed dept.
• One year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the public area with 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.
• Pull 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 operational 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 speed 100 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The NYC Department of Finance is seeking a Clerical Associate at the Queens Land Records Office to support the City Register offices. The role handles customer service, document intake, and recording compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with cover pages, reviewing submissions, pulling records, cashiering, and researching property ownership. Remote work up to 2 days per week may be available under the pilot program.