Hanover County Government
This is a paraprofessional position serving in the clerk's office Land Records Division that is responsible for recording and indexing land records while serving the public in many other ways including issuing marriage licenses, processing concealed handgun permit applications, receiving passport applications, and assisting researchers obtain copies of public records. If you are looking for a job in a fast-paced, close-knit office where teamwork, accuracy and enthusiasm for serving the public are valued, we would love to have you on our team.
General Description The incumbent will be assigned to the recording desk and be primarily responsible for ensuring that land records, plats, judgments, and Uniform Commercial Code statements are added to the public record daily after collecting fees and/or taxes. The incumbent will also support other Land Records Division deputy clerks expand the name searchable index to public records, assist the public research and obtain copies of public records, issue marriage licenses, and accept passport applications.
Organization The Deputy Clerk is part of the Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Deputy Clerk Ladder has four levels ranging from Deputy Clerk I to Senior Deputy Clerk. Incumbents report to the Circuit Court Clerk. They supervise no staff.
Essential Functions (may depending on Career Development level)
Records and indexes real estate related documents after assessing and collecting taxes and fees
Dockets and releases judgments and liens
Files UCC statements
Records military discharge records (DD214)
Issues marriage licenses, and qualifies ministers and notaries public
Administers oaths of office to public officials
Serves as passport application acceptance agent
Helps researchers locate and copy records from the office’s archive
Scans and indexes historical records and adds them to the Records Management System
Provides reports or information to Bureau of Vital Statistics, Hanover County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and United States Department of State
Provides prompt, accurate, and courteous service
Assists the public in person, by mail, or telephone research and obtain copies of the public record
Serves as liaison between the public, judges, litigants, attorneys, and government agencies
Accounts for money received in the court’s Financial Accounting System or the Records Management System (RMS)
Adds document images and index information to the RMS
Maintains records in accordance with the Code of Virginia and The Library of Virginia’s retention and disposition schedules
Provides reports or information to Circuit Court Judges, law clerks, Commonwealth’s Attorney, and Judicial Coordinator
Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions A. Hazards
None known
B. Environment
Office
C. Physical Effort
Occasional lifting of record books and court files up to twenty-five pounds
D. Non-exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be computer proficient and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines, required. Knowledge of the principles and practices of substantive and procedural law as they relate to land records, preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills, required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel, County employees and public, required. Must be an accurate, fluent typist able to enter data into digital files in a fast paced environment.
Education, Experience and Training High school diploma or equivalent required, with preferred certification through the Compensation Board Deputy Clerk Career Development Program – OR – paralegal certification through NALA (Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal) or NFPA (Registered Paralegal) preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require certifications and/or additional education up to a Bachelor's degree. Related experience desired as follows: 2 years @ level I, 3 years @ level II, 5 years @ level III, and 7 years @ the Senior level.
Special Conditions
Serves at the will of the Circuit Court Clerk
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Twelve-month probationary period
Work beyond normal work schedule
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General Description The incumbent will be assigned to the recording desk and be primarily responsible for ensuring that land records, plats, judgments, and Uniform Commercial Code statements are added to the public record daily after collecting fees and/or taxes. The incumbent will also support other Land Records Division deputy clerks expand the name searchable index to public records, assist the public research and obtain copies of public records, issue marriage licenses, and accept passport applications.
Organization The Deputy Clerk is part of the Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Deputy Clerk Ladder has four levels ranging from Deputy Clerk I to Senior Deputy Clerk. Incumbents report to the Circuit Court Clerk. They supervise no staff.
Essential Functions (may depending on Career Development level)
Records and indexes real estate related documents after assessing and collecting taxes and fees
Dockets and releases judgments and liens
Files UCC statements
Records military discharge records (DD214)
Issues marriage licenses, and qualifies ministers and notaries public
Administers oaths of office to public officials
Serves as passport application acceptance agent
Helps researchers locate and copy records from the office’s archive
Scans and indexes historical records and adds them to the Records Management System
Provides reports or information to Bureau of Vital Statistics, Hanover County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and United States Department of State
Provides prompt, accurate, and courteous service
Assists the public in person, by mail, or telephone research and obtain copies of the public record
Serves as liaison between the public, judges, litigants, attorneys, and government agencies
Accounts for money received in the court’s Financial Accounting System or the Records Management System (RMS)
Adds document images and index information to the RMS
Maintains records in accordance with the Code of Virginia and The Library of Virginia’s retention and disposition schedules
Provides reports or information to Circuit Court Judges, law clerks, Commonwealth’s Attorney, and Judicial Coordinator
Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions A. Hazards
None known
B. Environment
Office
C. Physical Effort
Occasional lifting of record books and court files up to twenty-five pounds
D. Non-exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be computer proficient and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines, required. Knowledge of the principles and practices of substantive and procedural law as they relate to land records, preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills, required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel, County employees and public, required. Must be an accurate, fluent typist able to enter data into digital files in a fast paced environment.
Education, Experience and Training High school diploma or equivalent required, with preferred certification through the Compensation Board Deputy Clerk Career Development Program – OR – paralegal certification through NALA (Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal) or NFPA (Registered Paralegal) preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require certifications and/or additional education up to a Bachelor's degree. Related experience desired as follows: 2 years @ level I, 3 years @ level II, 5 years @ level III, and 7 years @ the Senior level.
Special Conditions
Serves at the will of the Circuit Court Clerk
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Twelve-month probationary period
Work beyond normal work schedule
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