Part-time (25 hrs/week) Mail Clerk

Clarkson Law Firm; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A legal services organization in Malibu is seeking a part-time Mail Clerk to manage the daily handling and distribution of mail and packages. The role involves ensuring timely delivery, accurate sorting, and coordination with carriers. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses prior clerical experience. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite are essential. This position supports smooth office operations while fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical or office support experience preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and scan incoming mail and packages.
• Prepare and process outgoing mail, including certified mail.
• Assist with scanning, copying, and filing documents.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Mail Clerk (part-time, 20-25 hours a week) is responsible for managing the daily handling, processing, and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail and packages for the Malibu office. This role supports smooth office operations by ensuring timely delivery, accurate sorting, and proper tracking of all correspondence. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Receive, sort, and scan incoming mail, packages, and courier deliveries.
• Prepare and process outgoing mail, including certified mail, overnight shipments, and courier pickups.
• Coordinate with carriers for pickups and deliveries.
• Assist with scanning, copying, and filing documents as needed.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support as requested.

Qualifications: **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior clerical or office support experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to organize workload
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Ability to be a supportive and engaged team member
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
• Effective time management
• Self-sufficient

**This list is a summary and not inclusive of all essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.**

• Detail-Oriented
• High levels of teachability, proven time management, and organization
• Willingness to learn about litigation, pleadings, and more legal-related responsibilities
• Technologically adept; Excellent communication skills including writing and typing
• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, very basic Excel, etc.)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift upwards of 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and use a computer.
• Minimal, if any, operation of tools. Machines or equipment used includes paper shredder, photocopier, printer, fax, and computers

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Clarkson, differences are not just accepted - they’re embraced. As a strong believer that diversity is key to any thriving and successful organization, Clarkson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

The attached description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.