Land Records Clerk

Job Description

Land Records Clerk | Maryland Judiciary

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the Maryland Judiciary, located in Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court, Centreville, MD, with potential for up to two days of telework per week. The Maryland Judiciary serves the public through its court system, administering justice and maintaining vital public records. This role as a Land Records Clerk is essential for ensuring the accurate and timely processing, recording, and indexing of critical real estate and legal documents, thereby upholding the integrity of public records and providing indispensable support to court operations and public access to information.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Centreville, MD (Hybrid)
• Pay: $50324 yearly
• Team: Land Records & Licensing
• Mission: To accurately examine, record, verify, and index real estate and other legal documents, maintaining permanent public records and supporting court functions.
• Tech Stack: Odyssey (Enterprise Justice), eLicense, Elroi, Simplifile, Microsoft Office, Non-Case Revenue System, Cashier register

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Service: Provide customer service by examining, verifying, indexing, and processing legal and recordable land documents for public use and permanent record maintenance.
• Document Processing: Process and record various land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and assignments, adhering to department procedures and issuing receipts.
• Fee & Tax Management: Collect appropriate fees, calculate taxes and penalties, refer to legal codes for validity and taxability, and perform daily cashier functions including reconciliation.
• Public Guidance: Inform customers about recording procedures and taxation, and demonstrate how to search for documents within the land records system.
• Records Management: Arrange documents in numerical sequence, prepare for batch processing, proofread for accuracy, and maintain all required indices for recorded documents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or GED equivalent. A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal/associate’s degree, 60 college credits, or a Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
• Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience, preferably with knowledge of judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
• Skills: Proficiency in applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, and laws; examining legal property documents; performing accurate arithmetic calculations; and operating standard office equipment including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: Experience as a title company processor, escrow officer, or closing coordinator.