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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 43-4071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

File Clerks

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

What this job is about

Efficiently manage and organize filing systems for accurate information retrieval.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Gather materials for filing

    Collect documents from departments or employees that need to be filed.

  2. 2

    Sort and classify information

    Organize materials according to established guidelines such as alphabetical or numerical order.

  3. 3

    Input data into systems

    Enter file numbers and document information into computer systems to support retrieval.

  4. 4

    Maintain filing systems

    Inspect and modify filing systems to ensure they are efficient and up-to-date.

  5. 5

    Retrieve and deliver information

    Find and provide requested documents to authorized users in a timely manner.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.