Legal Recording Clerk

 
The Warren County Clerk’s office is seeking candidates for the position of Legal Recording Clerk.  This position involves examining and processing a high volume of recorded and filed documents and legal instruments relative to real property and court proceedings according to statutory mandates.   The incumbent is required to have general knowledge of the duties and services provided by the County Clerk and knowledge of legal and real property terminology. Emphasis is on computerized indexing and scanning technologies as they apply to the recording process with duties performed using contemporary, technology-based hardware and software, plotters, scanners, personal computers and/or microfilm reader/printers.  Position requires significant interaction with public and professional sector. Duties are performed independently with supervisory personnel providing office oversight, problem resolution and training on new or complex assignments. Does related work as required.
 
SALARY: $45,751 (2025 Base Salary)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate’s degree or higher; or
2. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of full-time paid clerical experience working with legal instruments, records, and/or case files which must have included typing and the use of personal computer and common applications.

The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidate must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment following establishment of the Eligible List.