Clerical Specialist

County of Lancaster•Lancaster, PA

17h

About The Position

The full-time Marriage Clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Lancaster County. The role processes license applications and requests, prepares certified duplicate licenses, records returned licenses, and scans licenses and applications to maintain records and provide images to the newspaper. The position may also assist other county court and tax departments and supports the Deputy Clerk of Orphans’ Court, Clerk of Orphans’ Court, and Chief Deputy as needed. It reports to the Chief Deputy and has no supervisory duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word is preferred.
Knowledge of Probate and Marriage law is helpful.

Responsibilities

Process applications for marriage licenses.
Respond to mail, email, and phone requests.
Prepare certified duplicate marriage licenses.
Input marriage license returns.
Scan marriage licenses and applications to maintain records and provide scanned images to the newspaper.
Occasionally assist in Probate, Inheritance Tax, and Orphans’ Court departments.
Maintain brochure and District Judge lists for counter use.
File documents.
Assist the Deputy Clerk of Orphans’ Court as needed.
Assist the Clerk of Orphans’ Court and Chief Deputy as needed.
Prepare waivers for judicial signature.
Maintain marriage license printing supplies, including application paper and envelopes.
Maintain the marriage license drawer.
Maintain follow-up correspondence for mailed requests and phone calls.
Maintain working knowledge of the Marriage Act.