Legal Filing Clerk

BrightKey; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BrightKey is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Filing Clerk to support lawyers by pulling and organizing physical files, assisting with court proceedings, and providing administrative support.

This on-site role in Tucson, AZ offers a 7:30am–4:00pm schedule, a total hourly wage of $24.77 (base $19.35 plus $5.42 health/welfare), and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and PTO. A high school diploma is required; security clearance may be required for some tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology preferred.
• Prior experience in a legal setting highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Court filing systems

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.