A Legal File Clerk is responsible for the upkeep and organization of all legal documents and records of the company. Typical work activities relating to this post are listed on the Legal File Clerk Resume as – following the filling systems and organizing records including legal documents, case files, correspondence, invoices, and memos; locating and retrieving requested files; preparing legal document indices, file folders, and labels; taking responsibility for keeping files up-to-date, and performing other clerical tasks such as using a copy machine, maintaining the calendar, managing office equipment, ordering supplies; and handling mail.
Formal education is not a must for this occupation, however, employers prefer to hire those candidates with at least a high school diploma or GED. Most of the skills and knowledge needed to perform the job comes through on-the-job experience. Knowledge of filing and operating office machinery and mail sorting is beneficial for this role.
Summary : Seeking a Legal File Clerk position experienced and well-organized full-time Legal File Clerk who has the ability to serve as a back up to current legal assistants. Provide support to the receptionist along with ensuring that all receptionist responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and promptly.
Skills : Data Entry, Proofreading, Log Maintenance, Scanning System.
Description :
Opened, maintained, and closed applicant files.
Prepared and distributed court calendars to attorneys and legal assistants on a weekly/monthly basis.
Maintained a log of cases sent to storage.
Separated and categorized filing for the two junior file clerks.
Audited supplies and created a list of supplies needed.
Able to multi-task and be extremely organized.
Devised own filing system for four file rooms to make them more efficient in locating files the appearance of the files is important when attorneys present them in court.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certificate In Legal File Clerk
Legal File Clerk Resume
Summary : Highly qualified Legal File Clerk with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Sorted, and placed all paperwork, including contracts, extensions, emails, in date order.
Properly filed in Legal files and folders with binders.
Ordered all supplies from Staples and maintained a workable level of said supplies for the attorneys and assistants.
Sorted and distributed all mail for the stations.
Created and properly labeled all new files for Claims & Litigation, Real Estate, PEA's, Subpoenas, and Operation Files.
Picked up and dropped off client documents, which included City Hall filing.
Updated records by adding fresh and relevant information in time.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certification In Legal
Legal File Clerk Resume
Summary : Motivated and highly productive Legal File Clerk professional with a research background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day office operations. Adept at maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients through outstanding interpersonal skills.
Skills : MS Office, File Management, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Maintained and created legal case files by filing daily index pleading, correspondence, legal research, and attorney notes.
Maintained and secured records due to the firm's established procedures and policies.
Worked like receive and filing, material to be filed according to sort and classification, two hole punches if necessary, maintained file neat and orderly files.
Researched on the location of folders and documents according to request.
Scanned of file banks, workstations, offices, war or case rooms, and other storage areas.
Delivered files and boxes upon request.
Organized materials into necessary folders.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Legal File Clerk Resume
Objective : To obtain a Legal File Clerk position within a well-renowned, multi-faceted corporation where can contribute my acquired education and knowledge in the editing, writing, and administrative fields to achieve mutual growth and success.
Skills : Computer and Software Skills, Reading Comprehension Skills.
Description :
Followed direction from and work with Team Leader to ensure.
Serviced Level Agreement standards are fulfilled.
Created process and maintain file records as per client.
Drastically reduced potential problems by creating better receiving Habits.
Maintained the highest levels of customer care while demonstrating a friendly and cooperative attitude.
Consistently adhered to business procedure guidelines.
Updated records with new information.
Performed regular quality checks on the file system.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate In Paralegal
Legal File Clerk Resume
Objective : Seeking a Legal File Clerk outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Customer Service, Organizational, MS Office.
Description :
Added new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
Performed general office duties such as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail.
Tracked materials removed from files to ensure that borrowed files are returned.
Gathered materials to be filed from departments or employees.
Sorted or classified information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
Found and retrieved information from files in response to requests from authorized users.
Scanned or read incoming materials to determine how and where they should be classified or filed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Legal File Clerk Resume
Summary : Seeking a Legal File Clerk professional individual who is dependable, extremely organized, detail-oriented, motivated and possesses excellent communication skills. Filing, Reception, and Office experience are preferred.
Skills : Critical Thinking, Listening skills, Attention To Detail.
Description :
Created and maintained legal case files including the filing of Attorney Notes, Correspondence, and Legal Research; Logged in all Pleading Documents that arrived.
Ordered office supplies and kept an inventory of supplies.
Operated fax and copiers and made a service call on these when necessary.
Purged Legal files and prepared them for offsite storage.
Retrieved one or more files upon request and delivered the file to the appropriate attorney.
Assisted in placing files in numerical order on the shelves when we relocated to a different suite.
Copied Legal files and sent faxes upon request per Attorney instructions.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associate In Legal
Legal File Clerk Resume
Objective : To obtain a challenging position as Legal File Clerk can learn, grow, use my skills toward the completion of worthy team goals, and contribute to the successful long-term function of the organization.
Skills : MS Office, Critical-thinking, Proofreading, Log Maintenance.
Description :
Processed appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Answered and directed calls using the multi-line switchboard.
Organized envelopes, postage, and mail correspondence for all clients.
Worked directly with specific lawyers, legal assistants, and secretaries to provide records management services, including Creating and organizing folders, general filing, court document indexing, prepare.
Sorted all papers alphabetically and according to content, dates, significance, etc.
Created or update records with new files and information.
Opened files and created the respective folders. Closed files and sent them to storage.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate In Paralegal
Legal File Clerk Resume
Summary : Legal File Clerk is responsible for the filing of legal documents as required by law, as well as assisting with filing other legal documents such as insurance applications, bankruptcy filings, and state and local tax filings.
Skills : Administrative Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Exceptional file clerk and problem-solving skills.
Description :
Responsible for Legal Filing of various pleadings and correspondences pertaining to casualty and personal line cases.
Entered all applicable calendar and tickler items from incoming mail in Legal Management Drive daily.
Scanned and saved all mail and save it into the main Legal drive.
Responsible for filing of all incoming mail into the corresponding files folder.
Provided front desk relief coverage for receptionist daily.
Maintained a document-tracking log for receipt of all medical and creates medical sub-folders.
Assisted receptionists with closed files and file room maintenance.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Legal File Clerk Resume
Headline : Ambitious and responsible worker eager to begin an entry-level position where can utilize my organizational and time-management skills to help better the company. To answer inquiries and furnish information to attorneys, court personnel, and the general public by telephone and in-person; and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills : Computer In Microsoft Word and Excel, Typing Including Data Entry, Excellent Communication.
Description :
Entered paperwork into an electronic system either by data entry or by using optical scanners.
Improved the accuracy of the filing system.
Retrieved paperwork and files when it is requested.
Developed an efficient filing system to make updating and retrieving files easier.
Followed policies and confidentiality dictations to safeguard data and information.
Created, organized, and maintained legal files.
Maintained a current and accurate index.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.A In Legal
Legal File Clerk Resume
Summary : To obtain a Legal File Clerk part-time challenge involved position with a progressive organization where my knowledge and skills can be utilized.
Skills : Customer Service, Effective Communication Skills.
Description :
Organized files in the legal department in alphabetical order.
Included separation of legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, agreements, client documents, retainers, etc.
Created new files for the department and prepared file closing forms for storage.
Provided back-up support or relief reception.
Handled and distributed incoming mail.
Worked with all types of electronic media.
Ensured that sensitive information is safeguarded.
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