Land Records Clerk

About the role

The Land Records Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining Land Records and Miscellaneous Liens for Anne Arundel County Circuit Court. The incumbent is responsible for collection of revenue associated with the recording of Land Records. Good customer service skills and attention to detail are essential skills for this position.

Responsibilities

• Examining, recording, scanning/numbering, indexing, verifying, and copying to process legal and recordable documents in person, through the mail and electronically, especially related to Land Records and other court related documents to maintain permanent record for public use.
• Refers to Annotated Code and Attorney General Opinions to determine validity and taxability of various instruments presented for recording.
• Accurately calculates and collects appropriate fees and taxes and reconciles cash register daily.
• Processes and images other court related documents such as, Federal Tax Liens, Notice of Liens, OCA's, Judgments, etc. through MDEC ? Odyssey Suite.
• Assists customers by providing information about Land Records/Miscellaneous Liens or Clerk?s Office procedures both in person and by telephone.
• Provides customer service for courts by assisting and directing customers with all court related inquiries both in person and by telephone in a fast paced, highly interactive environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience.
• Note: A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute the required work experience. A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
• Knowledge: Judicial policies, procedures, and forms. Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc.
• Skill: In Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws. Communicating information effectively. Analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents noting details and facts pertinent to this assignment. Ability To Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc. Operate special duplication equipment, typewriter, time/date document liber/folio, adding machine, numbering, and scanners. Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing. Interpret, apply, and follow a variety of written or verbal instructions. Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to others in a polite and efficient manner. Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills. Learn instrument codes and instrument-specific indexing procedures. Examine legal property documents.
• Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience.
• Note: A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute the required work experience. A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

Skills

• Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Communicating information effectively.
• Analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents noting details and facts pertinent to this assignment.
• Using standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
• Operating special duplication equipment, typewriter, time/date document liber/folio, adding machine, numbering, and scanners.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Interpreting, applying, and following a variety of written or verbal instructions.
• Providing assistance, guidance, and direction to others in a polite and efficient manner.
• Working within time constraints, meeting fixed deadlines, and demonstrating good organizational skills.
• Learning instrument codes and instrument-specific indexing procedures.
• Examining legal property documents.

Benefits

• The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.
• Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

Pay

$51,079

Schedule

Regular Full time

Contact Information

Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.