What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service - Official Records Specialist - Palm Beach Gardens position at Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm...?
Interested in growing a career in the legal field, but not sure where to start? Look no further! This exciting opportunity provides on the job training for you to flourish a successful career here at the Clerk's office!
The Clerk & Comptroller's office is a fast-paced, high-volume organization seeking professionals who like the challenge of variety to join our team as an Official Records Specialist III in our Palm Beach Gardens - Branch location.
What do Official Records mean? The Official Records consists of a searchable computerized index and links to digital images of documents dating back to 1968.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge on the different types of documents that can be recorded at our office, i.e. mortgages, deeds, agreements, notices, and much more! More importantly, you will learn the significance of our office’s responsibility for safeguarding and protecting all official records filed in Palm Beach County.
This position is eligible for a one dollar per hour stipend which has already been added to the salary advertised. The one dollar per hour stipend will be awarded upon completion of the introductory period. The stipend will no longer apply should the employee transfer out of this position.
*This position requires up to five days of mandatory onsite training which is conducted at the main courthouse (205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401).
Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:
- Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
- Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
- Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
- Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Examples of Essential Functions
- Deliver excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude
- Accepts documents for recording; identifies document type; verifies statutory requirements; calculates and cashiers related taxes and fees.
- Indexes documents accepted for recording; performs indexing of the grantor/grantee.
- Provide accurate, valid and complete information to the public by using the right methods/tools
- Certify copies of legal records
- Record and file legal documents
Typical Qualifications
- High school diploma (or GED), supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Some vocational or college courses preferred. Once qualified, deputization may be required to perform the assigned functions.
- Must be a US Citizen or US non-citizen national pursuant to 22 C.F.R. 51.22(b) to perform passport services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.15 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
