Court Specialist IV – Tax Deed & Foreclosure

This role is responsible for preparing properties for auction. Did you know: Property auctions occur when the Tax Collector has a lien on a property and requests the Clerk to sell the property for non-payment.

In this role, you will be challenged with researching the liens and the history of the property. All investigations are done on-line to ensure anyone with an interest in that specific property is timely notified of the auction.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re ready to take on, we encourage you to apply and join the Tax Deed & Foreclosure team!

Examples of Essential Functions
Reviews and analyzes documents affecting sales; investigates and determines if sales can go forward/sets auction sale dates.
Researches and updates online auction site for completeness and accuracy.
Works closely with the law firms and Tax Collector’s office.
Determines interest and credit or minimum bid for auction sales; cashiers all deposits and all sale proceeds.
Determines payments due, generates disbursement requests.
Provides procedural guidance to the public assisting them through the auction process.
Enters/verifies data received from the Tax Collector’s office.
Performs all online sale-related functions; includes verifying data, monitoring sale, processing payments, and preparing post-sale documents.
Balances accounts; verifies inventories; determines questionable entries; identifies discrepancies by examining supporting documentation.
Prepares notices/documents and tracks due dates.
Assists with quality control, overall departmental efficiency and procedural development.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma (or GED), supplemented by five (5) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Some vocational or college courses preferred. Once qualified, deputization may be required to perform the assigned functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communicate effectively with customers both verbally in person or over the phone and through written communication
Problem Solving
Typing and data entry accuracy
Time management
Supplemental Information
As an internal applicant, you are eligible for preference during the recruitment process based on your current employment with the Clerk’s office. Therefore, internal applicants will be awarded three (3) preference points without having to upload any supporting documentation e.g. performance reviews, formal recognition/ awards etc. We continue to encourage you to upload any documentation that you would like to accompany your application that promotes you as the ideal candidate for this position.

Also, be sure to update your resume so that it reflects your relevant skills for the position. We also recommend attaching a cover letter that expresses your interest in the specific opportunity that you are applying for. Information outlined above must be submitted by the closing date in order to be evaluated as part of your submission.