Interested in growing a career in the legal field, but not sure where to start? Look no further! This exciting opportunity provides on the job training for you to flourish a successful c*areer* here at* the Clerk's office!*
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with data entry experience and has a keen sense to detail to join our South County team located in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, also known as the Village by the Sea, as an Official Records Specialist III!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge on the different types of documents that can be recorded at our office, i.e. mortgages, deeds, agreements, notices, and much more! More importantly, you will learn the significance of our office’s responsibility of safeguarding and protecting all official records filed in Palm Beach County.

Why join our Clerk family?Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:

• Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Our Wellness Awards:
At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a family
• Build your skills
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

This position is eligible for a one dollar per hour stipend which has already been added the salary advertised. The stipend will no longer apply should the employee transfer out of this position.

Examples of Duties

• Adds and updates grantor/grantee information into the official records system
• Issues certified copies; processes Clerk's certificates of various types
• Assists customers in person and by phone
• Scans new and revised plats into the Official Records system; facilitates scanning of court records not yet imaged
• Fulfills internal and external copy requests from the official records and case maintenance systems; certifies and/or exemplifies copies as requested; cashiers related
• Serves as subject matter expert; performs cashier balancing duties or administrative duties delegated by department management
• May perform work in other functional areas where cross-trained
• Processes marriage licenses; generates and issues licenses; performs marriage ceremonies for all customers; cashiers related fees; records licenses into the Official Records; performs filing duties as needed
• Processes passports; screens passport documents and paperwork for sufficiency; processes passport pictures; provides copies as needed; collects and cashiers related fees; prepares passport transmittals; performs filing and copying duties as required

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED), three (3) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment;
• or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Some vocational or college courses preferred.

Supplemental Information

Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk’s office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans’ Preference Claim Form_ and _required documentation_ prior to the position’s posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates’ non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.15 per hour

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