File Clerk

FIRM INTRODUCTION:

 

Reed Smith is one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, with more than 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its attorneys provide litigation services in multi-jurisdictional matters and other high stake disputes, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising and media, shipping, international trade and commodities, real estate, manufacturing, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Records Management Clerk to assist several departments in the Princeton Office with maintenance of client files.  This is a full-time position with an opportunity of advancement.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Learn the filing systems and file miscellaneous items appropriately.Assist staff and attorneys in various filing projects throughout the officeAssist staff and attorneys with data entry.Learn to enter time for timekeepers on DTE.Assist staff with miscellaneous duties as appropriate.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education:

 

High School Diploma.

 

Experience: 

 

Experience in an office setting helpful.

 

Skills:

 

Attention to detail; ability to learn the specific filing systems of several departments. Ability to prioritize workload and solve problems quickly.  Ability to calculate various deadlines.  Must be able to assist individuals of various levels with needs and problems and react to situations appropriately.  Confidentiality is essential.

 

OTHER:

 

Equipment to be Used: 

 

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, scanner and so on.

 

Typical Physical Demands:

 

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.

 

Typical Mental Demands:

 

Able to deal with stress associated with fast-paced work environment.  Multiple priorities/tasks.  Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas.  Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

 

Working Conditions:

 

Works in a typical office setting.  Occasionally called upon to work overtime.

 

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. 

 

Qualified candidates only.  No search firms.  EOE

 

Please submit resume to: 

 

Coleen Keefe

Reed Smith LLP

136 Main Street, Suite 250

Princeton, NJ 08540

E-mail:  NJjobs@reedsmith.com

Fax:  609-951-0824

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