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Description

A respected San Francisco-based law firm is seeking a File Clerk for a 2-month contract (with potential for extension). This junior-level position will support the firm’s document management and filing needs during a high-volume project. The ideal candidate will have previous experience handling legal documents, maintaining filing systems, and assisting with document migration. Successful candidates in this role have previously organized and documented thousands of legal files, developed efficient filing systems, and supported firm-wide document management initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a professional legal environment while contributing to an essential firm project.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Organize and manage physical files, including sorting through boxes containing legal documents such as pleadings, hearings, depositions, and environmental reports.

+ Migrate documents from the current storage system into a new digital or physical filing system.

+ Review and analyze files to categorize based on document type, case status, age, and other firm-defined criteria.

+ Assist in preparing large volumes of documents for permanent off-site storage.

+ Research storage unit websites and firm storage resources to assist with migration and retrieval needs.

+ Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to ensure proper organization and prioritization of filing needs.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Prior experience in a file clerk, records clerk, or document management role (law firm experience preferred).

+ Familiarity with document migration processes and file organization best practices.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to handle large volumes of files and physical document organization.

+ Comfortable working fully onsite in San Francisco.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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