NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Recording Clerk
Texas 77515, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.47/hr - $18.47/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a local government entity seeking a Recording Clerk to maintain legal documents and public records within the County Clerk’s Office. The role involves issuing marriage licenses, processing records, and assisting customers with various inquiries and requests.
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Responsibilities
Examine legal documents to ensure filing requirements are met, applies the appropriate recording amount, files documents
Print copies or certified copies of records
Perform special projects involving historical records as assigned
Collect and verifies documents ready for scanning into an automated system, reviews applications for vitals and data enters counts, scans all applications
Import birth and death certificates, issues certified copies to qualified applicants
Issue marriage licenses, files and mails marriage licenses to customers
Process mail, verifies records are mailed or received by customers
Calculate daily cash drawer totals
Process meeting and public notices
Record military discharge documents for veterans
Print burial transit permits for funeral homes
Record land plats, ensures taxes are paid and legal descriptions are accurate
Index and proofs documents filed as official public records
Search court records, vital records and recordings; responds to questions from the public; issues copies of legal documents
Produce duplicate copies of record index/images on compact discs and FTP sites
Process open records requests
Maintain accurate recordings of legal documents. Assists customers at the counter, over the telephone and process mail in request. Performs general office and clerical duties which may include lifting large books per customer’s request. Work on special projects when needed
Attend training classes when necessary which may require out of town travel
Participate in election activities, including overtime, assists in training election workers, including preparing training materials and providing supplies, assists in processing ballots, provides equipment support at designated locations, answers phones in the call center, performs related activities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of office support experience
Proficient knowledge of Brazoria County and County Clerk's regulations, policies, and procedures
Proficient knowledge of word processing and personal computer applications and software
Proficient knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the local government process
Proficient knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws relative to county government, including the Texas Local Government Code, Texas Public Information Act and Legislative changes
Exceptional knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling
Exceptional knowledge of modern office procedures and practices
Exceptional knowledge of customer relations
Exceptional knowledge of Brazoria County transaction practices and procedures
Exceptional knowledge of telephone etiquette
General knowledge of department forms, rules, procedures and guidelines
Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, and the general public
Proficient skill in planning and coordinating activities
Proficient skill in maintaining records and report preparation
Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Maintaining strict confidentiality
Performing various mathematical calculations
Proficient skill in the ability to work with sensitive information under somewhat stressful conditions
Proficient skill in operating standard office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, and telephones
Exceptional skill in extracting and organizing detailed information
Exceptional skill in providing information and assistance to office staff, customers and callers
Exceptional skill in telephone etiquette and customer service
Exceptional skill in documenting, reading, understanding and maintaining records
General organizational skills
Exceptional in implementing new computer software
General skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Valid Texas Driver's License
Registered Voter
Deputed
Benefits
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates.
Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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