Clerk I

Maricopa County

Clerk I responsible for title research and updating property ownership information in Maricopa County. Working in a hybrid office setting to support GIS mapping and document management.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property ownership information management, including legal document verification and data entry for valuation analysis. Proficient in resolving inquiries related to ownership discrepancies and collaborating with team members to ensure compliance with policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property Deeds ManagementLegal Description VerificationData Entry for Valuation AnalysisCustomer Inquiry ResolutionTitle Research

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Hard Skills

Data EntryDocument ReviewLegal Document MatchingResearch SkillsProperty Ownership Management

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TitlePointCAMA SoftwareAssessor Database

Industry Keywords

Clerical ExperienceOffice EnvironmentAffidavit of Property ValueDeeds ProcessingArizona Department of Revenue

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiate the flow of information by reviewing documents from the Recorder’s office to determine the action needed and complete the transaction, or routing the document to another Assessor unit
Maintain accurate property ownership information by matching legal documents to Assessor parcel data, digital maps, and aerial photos, verifying both lot/block and basic metes/bounds legal descriptions to transfer or update ownership on the Assessor database
Determine missing or incomplete information by researching information on TitlePoint or the Recorder’s website
Maintain owner address information by transferring information from the Affidavit of Property Value or other recorded legal documents
Input data from the Affidavit of Property Value to create an electronic sales affidavit form used by CAMA, appraisers, and the Arizona Department of Revenue for valuation analysis
Contribute to customer satisfaction by answering taxpayer and/or title company inquiries regarding ownership and deed errors or discrepancies
Resolve transferred calls and inquiries from the call center or the Public Assistance Division
Support the overall functioning of the Deeds Processing Unit by taking part in cross-training and assisting with other functions as needed
Collaborate with other Ownership staff and Ownership supervisors to obtain additional or clarifying information, researching deeds to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Complete all training opportunities as needed and execute daily tasks within various technological software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of clerical experience working in an office environment
High School diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis
Prior experience working with property deeds, legal descriptions, or title research is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1