File Clerk - Organized Records, Training Provided (Queens)

BDS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks a File Clerk to join the Criminal Defense Practice in our Queens office. The role supports managing client files, both paper and digital, and requires strong organizational skills and reliability.

The ideal candidate will handle filing systems, scans, and document requests, with full training provided. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Forest Hills, Queens, with a salary of $69,000–$74,000 per year and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• College degree or four years of equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage both physical and electronic filing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Organize files and documents according to BDS's filing system.
• Scan paper files and save them in the online case management system.
• Receive and sort physical and digital documents.
• Store physical and digital documents in designated places, securing important documents.
• Receive requests for files and respond in a timely way, including logs and follow-up.
• Organize and maintain file rooms, records storage areas, and electronic document repositories.
• Follow confidentiality policies to safeguard client information.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Accurate records management

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Learning new computer systems

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks a File Clerk to join the Criminal Defense Practice in our Queens office. The role supports managing client files, both paper and digital, and requires strong organizational skills and reliability.

The ideal candidate will handle filing systems, scans, and document requests, with full training provided. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Forest Hills, Queens, with a salary of $69,000–$74,000 per year and generous benefits.