Senior Land Records ClerkMaryland State Judiciary

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.

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Essential Job Functions:  

Records documents regarding land transactions presented in person, through the mail, or eRecording after reading and reviewing them to determine recordability and taxability. Scans and stamps the document with the date and time of recording. Calculates and collects fees, penalties, and taxed referring to the Annotated Code of Maryland, relevant documents, schedule of fees and making arithmetic computations. Indexes land record documents by assigning location codes. Operates cash registers. Opens and calculates mail and return documents to correct parties. Issues business and marriage licenses. Advises customers regarding necessary procedures and documentation to obtain various licences, including referring to other agencies as appropriate. Reviews, types and issues license application to ensure complete record and accuracy. Issues oaths for notary commissions. Prepares Test Book for Clerk using directions. Reviews and reconciles end of month marriage license and notary reports. Processes copy requests and records plats. May perform end of month duties in absence of Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides customer service at counter. Records, reviews, scans, indexes, verifies and processes land record documents. Collects appropriate fees and calculates taxes and penalties. Performs cashier functions. Conducts data entry, MDEC Lien entry and verification.

Issues Business and Marriage Licenses. Scans records. Issues oaths and notaries.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience:

Two (2) years of work experience in clerical work involving recording, verifying, or indexing real estate and other documents.

Note:

A bachelor?s degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/associate degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Job related terminology, codes, comments, notations, orders, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.

Personal computers and software to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.

Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s)

Instrument codes and instrument-specific indexing procedures.

Skill in:

Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.

Examining legal property documents

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.

Provides 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. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Personal computer, calculater, scanner and cash register.

Software and Computer Skills:

MDLandRec.net, ELROI, Papervision, NCRS, scanner, cash register, MDEC, eLicense, Plats.net, Simplifile

Selection Process:

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.

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. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. 

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.