What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probate Document Clerk position at County of Delaware, PA?
Salary : $26,299.00 Annually
Location : Media, PA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202300242
Department : Register of Wills
Opening Date : 10 / 15 / 2024
Summary
The Probate Document Clerk is responsible for filing all completed probates, issuing additional short certificates, certified and / or exemplified copies of probate records; performing estate searches for both in- person, mail and telephonic orders.
Essential Duties
Under the direction of the Register of Wills and Department Deputies, the Probate Document Clerk :
- Receives and dockets Inheritance Tax returns / filings and sends appropriate Inheritance Tax returns / filings to the PA Dept. of Revenue
Interacts on daily basis with the PA Department of Revenue, Inheritance Tax Division regarding Inheritance Tax returns with issues / questions as needed
Prepares and processes bills for Additional, No Letter and Supplemental filing fees
Processes joint bank account Inheritance Tax bills
Prepares short certificates, certified / exemplified copies of Register of Wills files
Performs Estate searches
Orders and retrieves Register of Wills files from storage
Processes postal mail requests, assists the public on the phone and at the counter
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Prior office or legal experience preferred
Excellent customer service
Additional Information
Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO / AA
The County of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Salary : $26,299
