This position typically provides the performance of administrative duties, including checking the mail, assisting the public, returning documents and balancing daily deposits; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• In accordance with SC Law and Berkeley County policy, performs various functions of the recording of legal documents in regard to real estate transactions in the County.

• Coordinates activities and/or provides administrative support for the department which requires an understanding of complex processes, data, and/or operations of department.
• Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, computer operation, data entry and review.

• Administrative duties including general bookkeeping, records management and/or retention.

• Creates and/or maintains associated documents and databases.
• Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
• Provides detailed responses to requests for information; reviews and updates administrative procedures.
• Assists the public by providing customer service.
• Assists employees with clerical needs.
• Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
• Orders, issues and maintains office supplies.
• Collects and submits payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Four (4) years of related administrative experience;
• Cashiering experience in a non-retail setting required;

• Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 77 is required for this position;
• Word score of 55 and Excel score of 50 required for this position;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

• Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel.
• Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment.
• Ability to accept payments.
• Ability to manage inventory and property.
• Legal knowledge preferred.

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.