Clerical Specialist

Starting Compensation: $36,270.00/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 primary function of the full-time Marriage Clerk is to issue marriage licenses and maintain the marriage records for Lancaster County. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Chief Deputy. No supervisory duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Process applications for marriage licenses Respond to mail, email, and phone requests Prepare certified duplicate marriage licenses Input marriage license returns Scanning marriage licenses and applications to maintain records and provide scanned images to the newspaper OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES Occasionally assist in Probate, Inheritance Tax, and Orphans' Court departments Maintain brochure and District Judge lists for counter use Filing Assist the Deputy Clerk of Orphans' Court as needed Assist Clerk of Orphans' Court and Chief Deputy as needed Prepare waivers for judicial signature Maintain marriage license printing supplies (application paper and envelopes) Maintain marriage license drawer Maintain follow-up correspondence for mailed requests and phone calls Maintain working knowledge of the Marriage Act MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent 1 year experience in an office environment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Microsoft Word 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. 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.