Real Estate Specialist

Real Estate Specialist

This position is located in Minnehaha County – Sioux Falls, SD

The Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Office is seeking a Real Estate Specialist to join their team in the recording, processing, and maintaining of land and property records. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of official documents that support property ownership throughout the county.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and determining the recordability of land and title documents, processing and verifying recording fees, and ensuring that all records are accurately indexed and maintained. The position also provides assistance to the public, title companies, and government agencies in resolving document, recording, and title transfer matters.

This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals who are dedicated to maintaining accurate property records and supporting the vital functions of county government.

Please attach a cover letter to your application explaining why you are interested in the position.

SALARY: $28.99 - $31.97 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: 11/10/2025 5:00 p.m. CST

How You Will Make an Impact:

Play a key role in maintaining accurate and compliant land and property records by reviewing submissions, verifying legal descriptions, and processing recording and transfer fees.

Provide reliable research and guidance on land titles and property matters, assisting individuals, title companies, financial institutions, attorneys, and government agencies in resolving issues.

Safeguard the integrity of property records by managing the document recording process and ensuring all information is accurately recorded and maintained.

Support government and external agencies by reviewing documents and providing approvals prior to formal action.

Deliver exceptional service to the public and external partners through real estate searches, record inquiries, and general office support, including the issuance of vital records.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role:

High school diploma or GED plus five years of experience working with land records, real estate transactions, title abstracts, or in a law office.  Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.  Must successfully complete pre-employment background process. 

• Working knowledge of state laws governing document recordation in the Register of Deeds Office. 
• Knowledge of and skill in using technology and related software systems.
• Ability to make routine mathematical computations quickly and accurately.  
• Ability to provide work direction to others. 
• Effective verbal and written communication.  
• Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. 
• Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.

Five years of experience as a Certified Title Abstractor is preferred, though not required to be considered for this position.

EEO Statement:

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.