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File Clerk in Columbus, OH

File Clerk Job Description

File clerks support office efficiency by organizing, maintaining and retrieving physical and digital records. They ensure documents are accurately filed, securely stored and easily accessible by authorized personnel. This role is ideal for professionals with strong organizational skills and attention to detail who enjoy working in structured environments.

Typical file clerk duties:

Sort, organize and file documents in designated locations, both physical and digitalRetrieve files and records upon request from staff and managementMaintain filing systems and ensure documents are properly labeled and categorizedScan, copy and upload documents to digital storage systemsPerform routine audits to ensure file accuracy and completenessProtect sensitive information by following confidentiality protocolsAssist with archiving and disposing of outdated or unnecessary recordsSupport administrative staff with document preparation and data entryTrack file movement and maintain logs of document accessEnsure compliance with company policies and recordkeeping regulations

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Salary for File Clerk in Columbus, OH
36720 - 44625
Low
36720
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
40545
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
44625
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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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.