Deeds Processing Clerk (Register) Job at Shelby County Government

Shelby County Government Memphis, TN

Position Summary
Works under general direction to be responsible for the examination, processing, and proper indexing of all deeds and related documents in the Register"s Office.

Pay Grade: 45
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education Minimum Qualifications
100.00% - 1. Four (4) years of experience interpreting legal documents; and a high school diploma or possess a GED; OR
2. Two (2) years of experience interpreting legal documents; and two (2) years of college study (60 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).

3. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Communicates with lawyers, title companies, and public citizens concerning their needs as pertaining to the Register"s Office.

2. Examines, reviews, and interprets legal documents to determine the proper fees and taxes to be collected and that all statutory requirements are met under the law.

3. Verifies the work of others and make corrections when needed.

4. Uses all indexes, such as grantee and grantor to locate and find documents as needed for information and copying.

5. Uses document and microfilm scanner to produce digital images.

6. Makes recommendations for changes in operating procedures.

7. Trains new employees.

8. Enters remittance received for final reconciliation of fees required.

9. Performs data entry of documents to ensure efficient collection, storage, and organization used to create a searchable database with multiple search options.

10. Provides customer service including guidance, instruction, and advice on the use of equipment i.e. microfiche, computer, indexes, etc.

11. Performs other related duties as required or directed. KSA's
KSAs - 1. Ability to interpret legal documents to determine pertinent information for indexing and calculating fees and taxes.

2. Ability to use all indexes such as grantor and grantee and find documents as needed for information and copying.

3. Knowledge of various legal instruments issued by the Court.

4. Must have good organization and communication skills.

5. Ability to use a personal computer.

6. Ability to interact with public citizens with courtesy and tact.

7. Skilled in operating selected office machines such as calculator, fax machine, and other auxiliary equipment.
8. Ability to interpret legal documents to determine specific statutory requirements are satisfied for recording purposes.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 25 lbs. Disclaimer
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.


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