Deputy Register of Deeds

Beaufort County • Beaufort County Register of Deeds, NC

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About The Position

Performs clerical work of a legal nature in recording, organizing, and maintaining legal documents in the Register of Deeds Office. Daily tasks include assisting professionals and the public with real estate recordings; issuing marriage licenses; handling vital records requests, including reviewing, inspecting, issuing, certifying, and amending records; and determining and collecting service fees. The position also involves filing records, balancing daily fees received, preparing correspondence, and performing other assigned clerical duties. Reports to the Register of Deeds.

Applicants must provide a complete work history, documentation of certifications, and places, dates, and hours of employment. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. A new application is required if the applicant has previously applied for Beaufort County positions. Employment is contingent on required background and driving record checks and a pre-employment drug screen. A valid North Carolina license is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, including business courses, and some experience in a Register of Deeds Office or a similar public-contact and records function requiring office technology and accuracy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to navigate network settings and use computer operating systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Valid North Carolina license.
• Successful completion of required criminal background check and/or NCSBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check, driving record check, and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clerical experience with public contact, preferably in a legal or banking setting.
• Paralegal experience or experience in a real estate or attorney’s office.
• Bilingual abilities.
• Notary certification or ability to obtain Notary certification.

Responsibilities

• Record, organize, and maintain legal documents.
• Assist professionals and members of the public with real estate recordings.
• Issue marriage licenses and process vital records requests, including reviewing, inspecting, issuing, certifying, and amending records.
• Determine and collect fees for services.
• File records and balance daily fees received.
• Prepare correspondence and perform other assigned clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED