DEPUTY RECORDER

DEPUTY RECORDER POSITION AVAILABLE

: How to apply: (please provide all 3 to qualify)

1. Resume

2.Whiteside County Application (link below),

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3. Describe in 1-3 paragraphs something that the Recorders Office does & why it interests you? (in your own words, AI generated responses will be thrown out)

Job Description:

: 6 / Step 1-4 ($20.20-$21.99, negotiable with experience)

: 35 hrs. per week; M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (1 HR unpaid lunch)

: Accumulated sick & vacation time, Insurance coverage, IMRF Pension Plan.

: Probation Period: 6 months

: Entry level position; a clerical employee who acts under the general supervision of the

County Recorder and assists in processing a full range of legal documents, which

carries out the statutory duties of the Recorders Office.

:Main focus is on Real Estate related documents such as deeds & mortgages.

Receive, open, sort, & process mail

Strong computer background: ability to type, excel, word, & various computer programs.

Respond to inquiries from the public; in person, by telephone, & email

Compile data for various daily & monthly reports

Handle different forms of payments & receipts

Process accounts & general ledger entries accurately

Computer data entry

Scan, copy, & microfilm legal documents

Maintain accurate records & give close attention to detail (i.e. spelling, balance totals, etc.)

: Ability to type, formulate calculations in Excel, use a typewriter, work a copier.

Minimum of high school graduate or equivalent

Ability to read cursive handwriting

Detail oriented, accurate, organized, & dependable

Ability to take notes, problem solve & complete tasks independently

Knowledge of general accounting procedures & proficient in math

Must be able to work in an environment without windows & sit at a computer for hours

Must be able to lift & carry 35-45Ibs

A working comprehension of N-S-E-W directional relationships (legal descriptions)

Use of general office equipment – computer, copier, typewriter, calculator, & microfilm machine

Subject to a background check

Ability to be bonded

Applications accepted by email, mail, or in person by Jan 23, 2026.

• Whiteside County Recorder 200 E Knox St Morrison, IL 61270 (2nd floor)
• [email protected]

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.20 - $21.99 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe something that the Recorder's Office does and why it interests you? (1-3 paragraphs in your own words)

Work Location: In person