Real Estate Records Specialist (Notary-Ready & Archive Expert)

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Real Estate Services Clerk role at Milwaukee County's Register of Deeds Office handles both paper and electronic real estate documents using land records software. It explains statutory issues to professionals and the public and assists with locating and indexing recordings.

The position requires Wisconsin residency, a high school diploma or GED, and strong customer service and data-entry skills. A notary commission or ability to obtain one within a year is required, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• One year of customer service experience in library/archive/banking/real estate or Register of Deeds setting.
• Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
• Notary Public Commission or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Examine recordable instruments for statutory compliance and record or reject documents.
• Issue rejection statements and assist customers via phone, email or in person.
• Scan documents, perform data entry, process fees and transfer taxes, balance transactions daily.
• Archive records across formats; retrieve copies and re-file from storage, on-site or off-site.
• Notarize standard real estate documents and maintain notary commission.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Notary public

Data entry

Research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Real Estate Services Clerk role at Milwaukee County's Register of Deeds Office handles both paper and electronic real estate documents using land records software. It explains statutory issues to professionals and the public and assists with locating and indexing recordings.

The position requires Wisconsin residency, a high school diploma or GED, and strong customer service and data-entry skills. A notary commission or ability to obtain one within a year is required, with emphasis on