Several records clerks and a conflict of interest technician work in the department. The records clerks handle the physical disposition of files that remain on site and direct the pickup and delivery of files between the firm and a remote storage site. The conflict of interest technician assists in the identification of potential conflicts between new and existing clients. Computer recordkeeping is an essential function of all positions in the Records Center. These positions require lifting and warehousing ability.
All positions require a high school education or the equivalent.
Various legal departments of the firm benefit from the services of a department clerk. Although the department clerk's duties vary according to department, the position typically entails assisting department secretaries with document typing, audiotape transcriptions, filing and telephone coverage. Candidates must have a high school education and one year's related work experience and be able to type 50 wpm. The firm's legal couriers are responsible for sorting and routing mail, filling requisitions for office supplies and running errands of all types, including making court filings and miscellaneous pickups and deliveries on foot or by vehicle. Couriers must have a valid driver's license and may occasionally be asked to perform heavy lifting.