Clerical Specialist

Starting Compensation:
$36,270.00/Annually
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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.