Do you have experience working with legal or real estate documents, examining property records, working for a title company, real estate attorney, appraiser, or surveyor?
The Clerk-Recorder-Assessor (CRA) Department's Senior CRA Specialist position might be for you!
Starting salary up to $37.21/hour ($77,661/year) plus a competitive total compensation package!
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor's Office
The Senior Clerk-Recorder-Assessor (CRA) Specialist position performs specialized work in the County Clerk-Recorder's Office and is responsible for recording, indexing, and retaining legal documents such as property deeds, liens, and mortgages. As a Senior CRA Specialist, you will be a lead worker responsible for examining documents presented for recording, determining document recordability, charging the appropriate fees, and indexing for constructive public notice. Additional responsibilities include:
Identifying, applying, and explaining complex codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
Assuring records and documents are indexed, routed, and processed in a timely manner, per state and/or federal laws
Updating databases and maintaining manual and automated Clerk-Recorder records
Working with Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
The ideal candidate will have experience examining a wide variety of legal documents such as deeds, liens, and other financial and land records to determine their acceptability for public recordation in accordance with statutory requirements. They will also possess experience with many of the following:
Clearly explaining laws, rules, and regulations as the basis for accepting or rejecting documents
Indexing documents with accuracy
Computing and properly collecting fees, balances, and taxes to be charged
Providing excellent customer service when answering questions from title companies, lending institutions, attorneys, and the general public
Critical thinking, independent decision-making, and conflict resolution
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 2/19/25