Deputy Clerk and Recorder - Lake County
Polson, MTJob$18–22/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Lake County’s Clerk & Recorder’s Office is hiring a Deputy Clerk & Recorder to inspect, record, file, and maintain legal documents and assist the public. The role also handles certificates, indexing, and general clerical work. Applicants must have at least two years of clerical experience working closely with the public; knowledge of microfilm, quality control, and electronic records management is preferred.
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Full job description
The Lake County Clerk & Recorder's Office is accepting applications for a Deputy Clerk & Recorder. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess at least 2 years of experience in a clerical field working closely with the public. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines. Ability to learn quickly and retain instructions. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, clearly and legibly. Ability to perform mathematical functions and accurately handle cash. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, email and Internet. Knowledge regarding records management technology, retention schedules and user needs. Preferred knowledge of microfilm and quality control and electronic records management. Skilled in use of calculator, facsimile machines, scanners and other standard office equipment. Complete a variety of job duties quickly and efficiently, simultaneously with interruptions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with courthouse personnel and the public. DUTIES: Inspect documents, surveys, plats, etc., to determine if they comply with the recording or filing requirements. Record, file and maintain legal documents in a timely and accurate manner when received in the office. Respond to the public inquires in a pleasant, efficient and professional manner. Perform a variety of general clerical duties and public contact work when necessary. Make copies of documents that transfer property for Plat Room. Accurately extract data from documents for indexing. Issue birth and death certificates and maintain accurate index of such. Help employees, businesses, and members of the public with gathering information. Perform other duties as assigned. HOURS/DAYS: Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday WAGE: $18.00 -- $22.00/hourly, depending on experience BENEFITS: Lake County offers excellent benefits including but not limited to: 35+ paid days off, 9% retirement match, $1400+/month health insurance contribution Visit our website to apply: https://lakemt.applicantpro.com/jobs/ *This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 760 open Clerical jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18–22/hr
- US median$18–20/hr370 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20/hr, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Clerical hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 760 open Clerical jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Clerical postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (308 postings).
- Education
- 4 of the 760 open Clerical jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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