Records Clerk
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Information Governance Team as a Records Clerk located in our Chicago office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative adaptability and innovation we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Chicago office on an in-office basis. This role reports to the Records Manager.
Position Summary:
The Records clerk is responsible for performing general records tasks including maintaining client records for both on-site and off-site storage. The individual must have the ability to work in an organized efficient manner with strong attention to detail while working independently with minimal supervision. The individual should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. The Records Clerk is required to work on-site full time (five days per week).
Key Responsibilities:
Completes core Records services including:
Label review validation printing and provision
Indexing material into RMS database
Location tracking
Onsite and offsite collection audits
Processing collections for transfers for departing attorneys and clients
Coordinate pickups and deliveries from offsite storage vendors
Labeling and auditing of files under Ethical Wall or Legal Hold
Locates and retrieves files in response to requests from authorized users.
Generates ad hoc reports from the Records Management database.
Assists with office moves and movement of files.
Performs other general administrative duties as assigned.
Monitors and audits access to physical and electronic confidential information.
Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
High attention to detail outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and professional demeanor and presentation.
Strong problem-solving skills takes initiative and uses good judgment and has excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines adapt to a fast-paced environment to achieve business goals and objectives.
Highly motivated self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision as well as take a proactive approach in being team-oriented.
Recognize confidential sensitive and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team.
Education & Prior Experience
High school diploma: college degree is a plus.
Technology
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook. Experience with Records Management Systems such as FileTrail or LegalKEY is a plus.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Understanding of AI capabilities limitations and responsible use in a professional environment.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn firm-approved AI tools (e.g. Copilot ChatGPT or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and retrieve work assignments.
This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for extended periods of time.
Requires manual dexterity to use a phone enter data into a computer handle objects and use office equipment.
Requires physical mobility including the ability to move frequently as needed for mail and supplies delivery or other similar tasks ability to bend lift push pull required; ability of handling heavy objects (40 lbs or less) and overhead reaching as well as walk and stand for long periods of time.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$22.87 - $26.04 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience location and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus health insurance with an optional HSA short term disability long term disability dental insurance vision care life insurance Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401K vacation sick time and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance voluntary life voluntary disability voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global ... View more