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Legal Records Clerk

Legal Records Clerk

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Legal Records Clerk

Salary : $45,255.39 - $75,424.96 Annually

Location : FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA

Job Type : FT Hourly W BN

Job Number : 25-01804

Department : Circuit Court & Records

Opening Date : 10 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S15

Posting Type : Open to General Public

The position serves as Information Desk Clerk of Land Records Division to assist the public who seek information about their real estate records, and functions as part of the team and serves as backup in other areas of the Land Records Division, including Judgments, Recording and Verification.

Duties include :

  • Staffs the information desk and provides information, answers questions, performs research and solves problems related to land records documents for the general public, attorneys, title examiners, real estate agents, other agencies of the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and other state and federal courts.
  • Assists the public to locate, review, and retrieve land transaction documents using the Court Public Access Network (CPAN). Assists customers with preparation of cover sheets of the land transaction documents.
  • Assists customers in calculating recording fees and taxes, navigating through over 100 different document @types relating to land transactions. Collects fees, prepares receipts for various payments collected. Balances receipts and prepares daily close-out reports.
  • Serves as a back-up to accept and officially record all Land Record documents. Reviews documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the recording requirements according to the Code of Virginia, state and county standards and procedures. Scans documents and enters information into the database system.
  • Serves as a back-up to review and reconcile indexed data in the system. Reviews land transaction documents, identifies discrepancies in the indexed data, and makes corrections in the database as necessary.
  • Serves as a back-up to docket and release judgment orders, and discharges of judgment in bankruptcy issued daily by the judges.

Salary : This is an entry-level position within the Legal Records Clerk job class, and the salary offer will not exceed the midpoint ($60,340.18) of the advertised salary range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Public Schools employees.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Receives and reviews documents to ensure completeness for filing and recording;

Prepares and processes legal documents;

Enters and updates case information in the case management system;

Scans and indexes documents in the case management system;

Reconciles daily receipts, identifies discrepancies and makes corrections;

Assists customers by phone, and in person with miscellaneous inquiries;

Assists the public requesting to review, and / or obtain copies of case files;

Ensures the confidentiality of court records in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Rules of the Supreme Court.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of standard administrative procedures, practices, and equipment;

Knowledge of common legal terminology, documents and procedures;

Ability of comprehend applicable Virginia Code sections and laws;

Ability to process a considerable volume of record work in an accurate and timely manner;

Ability to perform data entry, scanning, indexing and retrieval with computer information systems;

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing;

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, including the judges, general public, members of the legal and business community, and department staff.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation; Plus two years of experience providing administrative support, technical support, customer service, or working in a court or legal environment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Two or more years of court and / or legal experience.

Two or more years of experience in providing front-line customer services.

Experience processing property transactions, such as loans, deeds, or trusts.

Knowledge of the Code of Virginia and regulations in relevant areas.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.

Experience working in a team environment.

Ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, creativity, and independent judgment.

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office computer software, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Be able to lift boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.

Must be able to input and retrieve data from a computer.

Position is primarily sedentary in nature.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO / AA / TTY.

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