Public Records Document Examiner I/II

County Of Humboldt; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Humboldt seeks a Recordable Documents Examiner I/II to review, classify, index and record diverse legal documents in the County Recorder’s office. You will ensure compliance with legal codes and recording requirements while delivering helpful information to the public.

The role includes handling payments, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with colleagues to meet deadlines. It combines detailed clerical work with customer service in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal codes, terminology and recording/ indexing procedures.
• Experience communicating with the public and handling customer inquiries.
• Accurate arithmetic and ability to balance receipts and money.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and basic data processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine, index and record a wide variety of legal documents in compliance with laws and county rules.
• Examine documents for sufficiency, jurisdiction and recording appropriateness; return non-recordable items with notes.
• Compute and accept payments, issue receipts, and balance daily receipts.
• Index and record documents using a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Provide information to the public over the counter and by phone about recording procedures and requirements.
• Organize work, set priorities and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Operate standard office equipment and maintain files and records.

Skills

Legal codes & recording procedures

Public interaction

Accurate arithmetic

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Word processor

Data entry

Job description

County of Humboldt seeks a Recordable Documents Examiner I/II to review, classify, index and record diverse legal documents in the County Recorder’s office. You will ensure compliance with legal codes and recording requirements while delivering helpful information to the public.

The role includes handling payments, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with colleagues to meet deadlines. It combines detailed clerical work with customer service in a government setting.