What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP File Clerk position at Howard & Howard Attorne?
About Howard & Howard: For over 150 years Howard & Howard, has provided legal services to local, national, and international businesses, from our offices in Michigan, Illinois, and Nevada. Our primary goal is to help our clients succeed by providing high quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services. As a long-established employer, we provide a dynamic, professional, and challenging work environment. We value teamwork and recognize that without each employee’s contribution, we would not be as successful. At Howard & Howard, we understand that our future depends on the Staff we bring in.
Position Profile: Howard & Howard Attorneys is seeking a full-time IP File Clerk and Office Services candidate for our Royal Oak, MI office. This dual-role position involves file management for half of the time and office-service related tasks for the other half.
Job duties:
- Deliver files to Attorneys and Staff in office
- Create and close files in specific software system OPUS
- Update file status while maintaining file rooms
- Manage document production – requests from Attorneys and Staff
- Courier duties
- Organize shipping and receiving
- Maintain and stock copy rooms and kitchen areas
- Plan, set up, and break down events held in conference rooms
- Back-up to front desk reception
- Manage incoming requests using a shared inbox
- Minor IT support and office maintenance
File Clerk/Office Representative Position Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to multi-task efficiently
- Strong ability to learn quickly and take direction well
- Strong and thorough organization skills
- Efficient in prioritizing their time to manage daily tasks based on urgency
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent at taking ownership and being accountable
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a small team environment
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Strong teaming skills
Qualifications:
- Two or more years' filing experience (or experience in a file room setting)
- High School degree required
