Hooks Meng and Clement are looking for a dedicated Full-Time Document Clerk wholl deliver exceptional customer service. In this role youll be the initial contact for all incoming documentation. Your responsibilities will extend to submitting documents to the court providing copies to both clients and opposing legal parties and supporting the upkeep of our digital filing and case management systems. Were seeking candidates who are proficient in the use of computer programs excellent communicators motivated and possess strong organizational skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Receive and distribute incoming mail and packages to the appropriate departments and individuals within the law firm
- Ability to rename incoming filings and move them into the electronic case management system.
- Maintain accurate records of all legal pleadings filed with the court including tracking their status and ensuring that they are properly stored
- Ensure that confidential information is protected at all times
- Perform general office duties such as photocopying faxing mailing and data entry
- Any other related tasks as assigned by the Document Management Department Manager
- Deliver and pick up documents and materials such as court filings and client files to and from the firms office courthouses and other locations as required
- Ensure that all deliveries are made in a timely and professional manner and are handled with confidentiality and discretion
- Make copies scan documents and perform other administrative tasks as needed
- Responsible for interacting and providing professional-level support to executive-level end-users at various levels including legal assistants paralegals associates and partners
- Perform quality accurate jobs/projects that may require tight deadlines and potentially operate under high pressure
- Organized and attention to detail are a must
- High school diploma or GED required some college experience preferred
- Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs
- Require valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- History of being reliable deadline-driven and extremely organized
- Shows great interpersonal skills and excellent written communication
- Must be able to lift 10 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Prior experience in law office copy or mail room is a plus