Legal Filing Clerk

Brightke; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BrightKey is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Filing Clerk to support lawyers and judges with file management, document handling, and court-related tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient administration in a busy legal office.

We require a high school diploma, familiarity with legal documents, and strong MS Office skills. On-site work, first shift, and competitive benefits are provided, including medical/dental/vision, 401k, and PTO.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology.
• Prior experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong filing systems and meticulous record-keeping.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Pull physical files and documents for lawyers and judges as requested.
• Attend court cases to assist with and retrieve documents.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing and organization of legal documents.
• Print, copy, and scan documents as required.
• Assist with preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide admin support such as answering phones, scheduling, and calendar management.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive legal information.
• Collaborate with legal professionals and staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Security Clearance (Public Trust)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

BrightKey is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Legal Filing Clerk. As a Legal Filing Clerk, you will play a crucial role in supporting legal professionals by managing and organizing physical files and documents, assisting with court proceedings, and providing administrative support.

Schedule, Benefits & Compensation:

• On-site, First shift, Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Medical, Dental, & Vision and Insurance
• Participation in company 401k program
• Paid Time Off
• Pay is $19.35/hr plus $5.42/hr in health and welfare pay; total of $24.77 per hour for all hours worked.

Responsibilities:

• Pulling physical files and documents for lawyers and judges as requested.
• Attending court cases to assist with and retrieve additional documents as needed.
• Ensuring accurate and timely filing and organization of legal documents.
• Printing, copying, and scanning documents as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
• Providing administrative support such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of sensitive legal information.
• Collaborating with legal professionals and other staff members to ensure smooth workflow.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Security Clearance (Public Trust)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a legal setting highly preferred.
• Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology.
• Previous experience working with legal or administrative documents is highly desirable.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of filing systems and be capable of maintaining meticulous records to ensure easy retrieval of information when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in medical documentation and terminology may be considered an asset.

BrightKey is dedicated to being an organization where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We expect all our employees to maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Our focus is on merit-based standards in all hiring, promoting, performance evaluations and employment decisions. We strive to be a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds can succeed and thrive, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status.

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