Help Wanted: Part-Time Indexer & Typist Trainee (Full-Time Potential)
Location: Knoxville, Iowa
Company: Marion County Title Services
Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and curious about historical documents and real estate records? Marion County Title Services is seeking a Part-Time Indexer & Typist Trainee with the potential to grow into a Full-Time Lead Typist and Indexer.
This position offers excellent flexibility in scheduling, making it a great fit for someone who needs to work around school hours, family responsibilities, or other commitments. We’re a small, supportive office that values work-life balance.
What’s the Job?
You’ll be trained in both indexing and typing responsibilities within the abstracting process. Indexers review newly recorded documents and assign them to the appropriate parcels of land in our title plant. Typists use those indexed records and abstractor worksheets to build professional, accurate reports used in real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Index newly recorded property documents accurately into our system
• Review legal descriptions and ensure correct data entry
• Type abstracts, lien reports, and ownership reports using templates and worksheets
• Assist with searching court records for relevant information
• Learn which information is essential for inclusion in an abstract
• Support office tasks as needed, including occasional phone coverage or customer assistance
• Over time, assist in training others and developing basic abstracting skills

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Good typing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Comfortable working independently in a quiet setting
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Experience with legal real estate documents is a plus, but not required
• Interest in a long-term career path with opportunity for advancement

• Flexible part-time hours tailored to your schedule
• Small, locally owned company with a close-knit team
• Competitive hourly pay
• Full-time growth opportunities
• Benefits for full-time roles: health insurance, retirement, PTO, holidays
• Family-friendly environment with no weekend work
• Quiet office with minimal customer interaction
• Ongoing training through the Iowa Land Title Association