Deputy Clerk - Recorder Non-Exempt

Job Overview

Position Title:

Deputy Clerk – Recorder of Deeds (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

• Position Type:
  Champaign County/ Deputy County Clerk (County Clerk)
• Date Posted: 1/6/2026
• Date Available:
  
  As Soon As Possible
• Location:
  
  102
  
  E. Main St. (Bennett Building)
• Closing Date: 01/16/2026
• Department:
  County Clerk and Recorder
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday 8:00a – 4:30p, except Holidays

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented team member to join the Recorder of Deeds division at the Champaign County Clerk’s office! This position performs a wide variety of clerical duties associated with processing and maintaining official records. We are looking for someone who wants to work with a fun and supportive team. This is a full-time union position.

• Answers phones.
• Assists customers at the counter.
• Responds to email and queries from customers.
• Takes in money and issues receipts.
• Assists customers with looking up information contained in a variety of public records, filling out forms, and in retrieval and recording documents.
• Posts changes in permanent record books and balances these figures against computer print outs/tie outs.
• Maintain ledger books and financial records on a large number of accounts.
• May type correspondence, bills for services, documents, abstracts, and forms.
• Helps with opening and closing duties.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)/associate’s degree and two years of responsible office/clerical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to keep confidential sensitive information.
• Strong analytical or problem-solving ability.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Professional demeanor at work.

Wage Range: $18.45 - $23.38 per hour, depending on qualifications. This is a full-time union position. The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined at , including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

Apply on the Champaign County website. Questions and requests for accommodations may be sent to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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