Deputy Clerk-County Clerk and Recorder Office

Job Title: Full Time Deputy Clerk

Department: County Clerk and Recorder

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. -4:30 P.M

Pay Rate: $16.40.  Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, paid leave, personal days, and sick time; IMRF pension.

Start Date: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Seeking an outgoing individual with accurate data entry, proofing, communication and customer service skills with the ability to organize and maintain work flow independently.  The individual must have the ability to comprehend and follow procedures and protocol.  Assist with customer service requests.  Perform any and all other duties in the office where needed as assigned by the County Clerk.  The position will require attendance at the monthly County Board meeting for the purpose of taking minutes, working with the Clerk and County Board Chairman to create agendas, meeting schedules, and coordinate the recording and filing of all official documents of the County Board.  Other duties will include assisting with the recording and indexing of land records in the Recording area of the office all while maintaining friendly, efficient, and accurate service.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn internal databases
• Ability to work in a team environment, sharing capabilities and learn from others
• Ability to be proactive, maintain timelines, work independently, multi-task, follow existing procedures and update as needed
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure situations is vital
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and must be able to work well with coworkers
• Must handle phone calls
• Must be able to handle confidential matters and exercise discretion and judgement
• Must be able to carry or lift 30 lbs.  
• Will require some evenings and weekend hours during election time
• Professional dress code required

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Breein B. Suver at bsuver@iroquoiscountyil.gov

Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process.

Iroquois County is an Equal Opportunity Employer