File Clerk

Careerscape

  • new jersey, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • $55,000–$82,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

The File Clerk will help ensure documents are properly classified, accurately stored, and easily accessible to authorized team members. Responsibilities include filing documents, maintaining databases, verifying information, updating records, and supporting administrative workflows.

Numbers & Facts

Locationnew jersey, NY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$55,000–$82,000 Per Year

Description

Careerscape is supporting a client opening for a Remote Entry-Level File Clerk. This role is responsible for organizing, maintaining, updating, and retrieving digital and physical records to support daily business operations.

The File Clerk will help ensure documents are properly classified, accurately stored, and easily accessible to authorized team members. Responsibilities include filing documents, maintaining databases, verifying information, updating records, and supporting administrative workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented individual looking to begin or develop a career in records management, data entry, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, basic computer knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Organize, sort, label, and maintain digital and physical files
  • File documents according to established procedures and classification systems
  • Enter and update information in databases and electronic recordkeeping systems
  • Retrieve documents and records when requested by authorized personnel
  • Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
  • Scan, upload, rename, and organize electronic documents
  • Maintain accurate filing systems and document indexes
  • Assist with record audits and identify missing or incomplete information
  • Protect confidential documents and follow data privacy procedures
  • Maintain document retention schedules and support records disposal procedures
  • Respond to internal requests for file retrieval and administrative assistance
  • Prepare, copy, scan, and distribute documents as needed
  • Track incoming and outgoing records and maintain document logs
  • Report filing discrepancies, duplicate records, and data entry errors
  • Support administrative teams with general clerical tasks
  • Perform additional records management and office support duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in filing, data entry, clerical work, or administrative support is an advantage
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
  • Ability to organize and maintain large volumes of documents
  • Strong written communication and basic data entry skills
  • Ability to follow established procedures and instructions
  • Understanding of confidentiality and proper document handling
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Reliable, professional, and willing to learn new systems
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members
  • Comfortable performing repetitive administrative tasks accurately

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Competitive annual compensation
  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, depending on the employer
  • Retirement savings plan, where available
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive administrative team environment
  • Opportunities to develop records management and office administration skills
  • Potential performance bonuses and additional benefits

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