First Deputy - Register of Wills

Employee promotion results in our search for a first deputy - register of wills within the Blair County Courthouse. Our hire will assist the Register of Wills with specialized clerical and record-processing duties and provide assistance to the general public, attorney, and others in relation to departmental documents. Essential duties include processing probate wills and levying appropriate fees; collecting inheritance tax payments, processing same, and issuing receipts; docketing inheritance tax returns; creating and maintaining estate files; calculating whether fees are due on under-estimated estates; verifying documentation for accuracy and scanning into department computer system; ensuring compliance with statutory notice filing; administering oaths to notaries; creates affidavits of death and maintaining utmost confidentiality.

Qualified applicants will hold a high school diploma or GED; possess a minimum of one year's work experience in an office environment; fluency in English; effective communications skills and interpersonal relations skills; strong customer service orientation; professional, patient, and courteous demeanor; basic math abilities; computer literacy; and accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with legal estate work, office procedures, and working with the public are all a plus.

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with three-tier prescription and vision components, pension plan, defined contribution plan, 14 annual paid holidays and other time-off provisions, short-term disability, term life insurance, and a menu of voluntary benefits. Starting wage is $16.71/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER