DEPUTY REGISTER OF WILLS
Recruitment #14-999999-865
Department | COMP Financial and Support Services |
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Date Opened | 9/9/2014 1:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/26/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $32,866.00 – $51,564.00/year commensurate with experience |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Work Location |
Howard
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Introduction
REGISTER OF WILLS FOR HOWARD COUNTY
GRADE
11-13
LOCATION OF POSITION
Register of Wills for Howard County
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
POSITION DUTIES
A Deputy Register of Wills is a progressive level of advanced procedural and administrative work that supports the operations of the office and is subject to statutory requirements. Employees in this classification must exercise independent judgment in a variety of circumstances such as: interpretation and application of the statute; adaptation of policies; and procedures and guidelines established by the Register.
Employees in this classification work under the direction of a Senior Deputy, Assistant Chief Deputy, Chief Deputy and the Register of Wills.
Examples of work include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Interviews persons interested in a decedent’s estate;
· Reviews forms for accuracy;
· Prepares and completes forms for the public/attorneys;
· Appoints personal representatives;
· Probates wills under administrative and judicial probate;
· Communicates relevant information to the Orphans’ Court regarding judicial probate;
· Attends/clerks Court hearings;
· Communicates statutory requirements/procedures to the public;
· Receives and indexes wills of living persons for safekeeping;
· Establishes initial docket for new proceedings; and
· Processes guardianships of minors.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work in a legal, courthouse, or government office setting.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Commitment to serve with the highest level of professionalism
· Commitment to a strong work ethic
· Knowledge of laws governing estates of deceased persons and guardianships of minors
· Knowledge of inheritance tax laws, court decisions and Opinions of the Attorney General
· Knowledge of office procedures, rules and regulations
· Knowledge of courthouse procedures, policies and legal factors pertaining to the assignments
· Knowledge of Orphans’ Court procedures and jurisdiction
· Knowledge of the organization, operation, functions and scope of the authority of the area assigned
· Knowledge of probate and other legal terminology to identify and process forms/documents
· Knowledge of business English and basic arithmetic
· Skill to operate office equipment and perform basic office procedures
· Skill in updating and maintaining files, logs and other records
· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public, judges, attorneys, other government
officials, co-workers, the Register of Wills and others
· Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
· Ability to work efficiently with considerable time constraints
· Ability to work with and be sensitive to persons who are distressed
· Proficient proofreading skills
· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
EXAMINATION PROCESS
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. All information concerning your qualifications must be received by the closing date. Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the appointing authority at the address below: Register of Wills for Howard County:
ATTN: Kay K. Turner
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
If you prefer to submit these materials electronically, e-mail them in .PDF format to kturner@registers.maryland.gov with the subject line “Deputy Register of Wills."