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File/Records Clerk

File/Records Clerk Job Description:

File/Records Clerk positions are usually entry-level. Candidates should have an excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Sensitivity to confidential information is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Typical file/records clerk duties:

Clerical tasks, such as arranging letters, memoranda, invoices and other indexed documents according to an established system Operating office equipment and completing general office work Additional duties may include answering telephones and data entry

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Salary for File/Records Clerk
40250 - 51750
Low
40250
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
46750
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
51750
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Law Clerk Manager 73000 84750 102000 Senior Law Clerk 72250 84000 99500 Law Clerk 64750 74250 85500 Junior Law Clerk 48000 54000 63500 Senior Legal Assistant 64500 75500 82250 Legal Assistant 49000 58000 69500 Paralegal 64000 74000 84000 Legal Administrative Assistant 53750 61750 69750

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.