Job Description

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DEPARTMENT:

Register of Deeds

DATE POSTED

April 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE

April 24, 2026

HIRING RANGE:

$37,474 - $39,000

POSITION NUMBER:

40007753

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The work performed includes routine clerical work in the Register of Deeds office in compliance with North Carolina General Statutes, Durham County policies and procedures.Work is performed under immediate supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The work performed includes routine clerical work in the Register of Deeds office in compliance with North Carolina General Statutes, Durham County policies and procedures. This position processes incoming Birth and Death certificates, issue Marriage licenses, records Military Discharges (DD-214), administer Notary Oaths and issue certified copies of Vital Records. This position has high public contact via phone and in person.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical techniques;
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Knowledge of, or familiarity with, legal documents
• Must possess and exhibit effective communication skills
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed office routines
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and file alphabetically, numerically and chronologically
• Ability to learn County and State statutes governing certification and recording of legal documents and materials
• Skilled in the operation of various office equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public and deliver a high level of customer service
• Possess excellent organizational skills

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a High School Diploma and six months of experience in clerical or general office work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Commissioned as a notary public in the state of North Carolina or become commissioned as notary public within a year of employment with Office of Register of Deeds. Must complete all certifications of training by the NC Association of Registers of Deeds as a Deputy Register of Deeds within 24 months of appointment to the position.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.