DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important clerical work involving the performance and supervision of the recording and indexing of various legal papers.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Clerk.  Although bound to the parameters of policy and procedure, considerable leeway is allowed in carrying out the duties of the office.  The class differs from that of Senior Index Clerk in that Senior Index Clerk does not perform significant typing duties.  Direct or general supervision is exercised over Index Clerks and other subordinate clerical personnel.  Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the methods and practices used in the indexing of legal instruments; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, routine and equipment used; working knowledge of legal terminology; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to type from clear or rough draft at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to obtain the cooperation of others; clerical aptitude; good judgment; initiative; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience which must have involved the indexing and recording of legal documents; OR

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of para-legal training or experience; OR

C. Four (4) years of training and/ or experience as described in A or B above; OR

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.