We are looking for a dependable and highly organized File Clerk to support legal operations in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is well suited for someone beginning a career in a structured office environment, including entry-level candidates or those with prior clerical or law firm exposure. In this role, you will help keep physical and digital records accurate, accessible, and secure while providing day-to-day administrative assistance to legal staff. You may also contribute support to the Intellectual Property team as business needs require.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, sort, and retrieve paper and electronic records to ensure files remain complete and easy to access.
- Support file intake and closure activities by preparing, updating, and monitoring records in line with office procedures.
- Assist with calendar and docket coordination by tracking deadlines and helping keep schedule information current.
- Enter, revise, and verify information within internal databases and document management systems with a high level of accuracy.
- Help process, scan, file, and monitor legal documents, correspondence, and related materials.
- Provide clerical and administrative assistance to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members across the office.
- Partner with the Intellectual Property team on document organization and other file-related administrative tasks.
- Handle sensitive client and firm information with discretion and follow confidentiality standards at all times.
- Complete general office support duties such as organizing file boxes, managing paper filing, and assisting with e-filing as needed.