File Clerk

FILE CLERK

JOB DESCRIPTION

De La Rosa Law, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a File Clerk available in our Miami office, located in Coral Gables, FL. This is an in-office position intended to assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, and other work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to attorneys and Senior Paralegals and staff in all phases of discovery and trial preparation
• Prepare correspondence
• Manages documents and assists attorneys and paralegals with case management

Skills & Competencies:

• Must posses advanced computer skill sets, including data entry.
• Must have strong organization, administrative and communication skills
• English is required (both written and verbal); Spanish is a plus.
• Must be a critical thinker, dependable, able to work at a fast pace, and a team player
• Full time position (40 hours per week, 9am - 5pm) with flexibility for overtime required

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Work experience is a must
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook 2010; Windows 10 preferred) required

TASKS

• Ability to analyze legal documents and organize them according to case progression.
• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
• Gather and analyze necessary information for completion of files.
• Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.

SKILLS

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

KNOWLEDGE

• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33131 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33131: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15