Chief Deputy Register of Deeds

The full-time Chief Deputy Register of Deeds position will provide assistance to the Register of Deeds and will perform the Register of Deeds duties in his/her absence according to Section 59.43, Wisconsin State Statutes. Individual will record, index and image real estate documents. Work with the State Vital Records Office, file and maintain vital records to include birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Provide requested documents to the general public and collect applicable fees for each. Interpret, explain and apply policies, regulations, laws and procedures according to Wisconsin State Statutes with reference to real estate and vital records.

Education in real estate, legal assistant or related field and one to two years of office experience to include legal records management, customer service in person or by telephone and computer experience in a PC-Windows environment or any combination of education and work experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities to fulfill the position.  Individual must be able to analyze and categorize data and information with accuracy, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and may involve a combination of stooping and lifting [up to 20 pounds]. Working knowledge of LandShark, the online Real Estate Records program, and Taylor County’s GIS program is desired.