Clerical Specialist Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Clerical Specialist 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars

Lancaster, PA Starting Compensation:

$35,139.00/Annually Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training. If you’re passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Register of Wills accepts and maintains filings for probate and appoints representatives of estates. The full-time probate clerk is responsible for accepting and processing probate petitions and related filings, maintaining a working knowledge of the PEF Code, accepting Orphans’ Court and Inheritance Tax filings and payments, and processing mail and phone requests, in addition to other duties.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Chief Deputy. No supervisory duties.Â

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accept and input probates and related filings Prepare probate documents for pick-up or mailing Process mail, short certificate and phone requests Back up Marriage Clerk as needed by processing marriage applications, preparing certified duplicate marriage licenses, processing mail requests, and inputting marriage returns

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Accept Orphans’ Court and Inheritance Tax filings and payments at counter Process requests for exemplifications and certified wills Maintain forms supply for counter use Docketing and Filing Answering telephones for all departments as needed Assist public in the use of public computer and Orphans’ Court index Assist the Deputy Clerk of Orphans’ Court, Tax Clerk and Chief Deputy as needed Maintain working knowledge of PEF Code

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 High school diploma or equivalent 1 year experience in an office environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, especially Word and Excel, preferred Knowledge of Probate and Marriage law helpful

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily sedentary in nature No special demands are required. The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Â Read more about our benefits here . Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired. Â