What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probate Document Clerk position at County of Delaware?
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.Under the direction of the Register of Wills and Department Deputies, the Probate Document Clerk:
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
- 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
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 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
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
Salary : $26,299
