Job Description

File Clerk

This non-exempt employee is responsible for maintenance of physical case files. The assignments are administrative and clerical in nature and are non-billable.

Essential Duties

• Maintains physical case files;
• Retrieves requested materials from physical case files;
• Bates labeling.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Reporting Relationship

The File Clerk reports directly to the Office Administrator or appropriate HR representative.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

The File Clerk must have a working knowledge of computers, legal software, legal documents, and physical files. The File Clerk is an entry level position. One to two years of law firm experience preferred.

Skills

The File Clerk must have excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to work under pressure; ability to follow instructions; strong typing skills; and a willingness to learn software packages support by the Firm. Must have good verbal communication skills.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

Must be able to move around the office up to 40% of the time to file, make copies, fax, etc. Remains stationary at least 60% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Often required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 30 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office environment with occasional overtime.

Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is $18.00-$18.00. Please note that the final offer amount may vary based on experience and skillset of the selected candidate.

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes and Boone's Orange County office serves the needs of California's premier technology industries and capitalizes on the West Coast's global access. We have vibrant practices in intellectual property (IP), in-bound Asian work, venture-funded corporate matters, and big-ticket litigation such as patent, securities, insurance coverage, and class action labor and employment matters. Our thriving economic community is home to an array of businesses, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging technology ventures. Our expanded presence here heightens Haynes and Boone's coast-to-coast capabilities while giving clients the benefits of our growing geographic base. Most of our California-based lawyers have earned engineering or technical degrees in addition to law degrees, enhancing their understanding of the intricacies of IP. Our team members have been recognized in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.), Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 (Globe White Page Ltd), and Managing IP Magazine (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC). We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

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