What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP File Clerk position at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC?
About the position: Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC is seeking a full-time, in-office, IP File Clerk in our Royal Oak, MI office. The IP File Clerk will support our Firm's Staff and Attorneys on a day-to-day basis by providing administrative duties as indicated below. The position reports directly to the Office Services Manager.
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
Skills: A successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in the following areas:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to learn quickly and take direction well
- Strong and thorough organization skills
- Efficient in prioritizing time to manage daily tasks based on urgency
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a small team environment
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
Qualifications:
- Two or more years' filing experience (or experience in a file room setting)
- High School degree required
This position requires intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, lifting and moving (up to 40 lbs), and prolonged periods of sitting or standing.