Post Date: 09/03/2025
Deputy Register of Deeds (Part-Time)
Marshall County Clerk’s Office
This is very responsible administrative and technical work involving the receipting, recording, and filing of documents for the Register of Deeds office. Job responsibilities include performing a variety of detailed and complex transactions pertaining to property ownership in Marshall County and collecting the appropriate fees charged for each of these transactions. Additional activities include providing assistance to individuals needing information regarding property parcels, calculating fees for various property transactions, scanning documents into the computer database, and assisting with office cash transactions. Job responsibilities require considerable experience working with the public, considerable knowledge of the state recording laws pertaining to the registration of deeds, strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, dedicated attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities. Job performance is evaluated by the Register of Deeds through review of the knowledge of laws governing the registration of deeds, accuracy, and thoroughness of completed transactions, ability to interact effectively with co-workers, public officials and the public and adherence to established policies and procedures. Job activities are also subject to annual state audits.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four-year high school supplemented with additional course work and/or training in real estate, banking, office management, accounting, or related field; considerable experience working in a government office setting and serving the public; strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills; dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following critical knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Benefits
TO APPLY:
Deputy Register of Deeds (Part-Time)
Marshall County Clerk’s Office
This is very responsible administrative and technical work involving the receipting, recording, and filing of documents for the Register of Deeds office. Job responsibilities include performing a variety of detailed and complex transactions pertaining to property ownership in Marshall County and collecting the appropriate fees charged for each of these transactions. Additional activities include providing assistance to individuals needing information regarding property parcels, calculating fees for various property transactions, scanning documents into the computer database, and assisting with office cash transactions. Job responsibilities require considerable experience working with the public, considerable knowledge of the state recording laws pertaining to the registration of deeds, strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, dedicated attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities. Job performance is evaluated by the Register of Deeds through review of the knowledge of laws governing the registration of deeds, accuracy, and thoroughness of completed transactions, ability to interact effectively with co-workers, public officials and the public and adherence to established policies and procedures. Job activities are also subject to annual state audits.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four-year high school supplemented with additional course work and/or training in real estate, banking, office management, accounting, or related field; considerable experience working in a government office setting and serving the public; strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills; dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following critical knowledge, abilities, and skills:
- Considerable knowledge of the operational policies and procedures established for the Register of Deeds office.
- Considerable knowledge of state recording laws for Register of Deeds Office including T.C.A. volumes IIA, 3 and 8A.
- Considerable knowledge of double entry accounting procedures utilizing offsetting debits and credits and the reconciliation of accounts.
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to obtain insurance at standard vehicle liability rates.
- Completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.
Benefits
- 401(k)/457(b) retirement plan program.
TO APPLY:
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- Completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office September 10, 2025 @ 12:00PM.
- No phone calls please.