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Wachtell Lipton

Records Technician

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Records Technician The Records Technician plays a crucial role in providing direct support to the Records Supervisor and assumes responsibility for ensuring adherence to the Records department ...

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Acadia Healthcare

Medical Records Clerk

Belton, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports. * Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department. * Maintain ...

Village of Palm Springs

Records Clerk

Lake Worth, FL · On-site

$37K/yr

SUMMARY Responsible clerical work which involves moderately complex and usually varied work methods and problems in the records department of the Public Safety Department. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES The ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for records department in the United States is $18.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRecords DepartmentRecords Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require additional certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in larger organizations or government agenciesOffice or administrative setting, often in various organizations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for managing records at departmental levelCommonly employed in administrative roles to handle record-keeping tasks
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding organizational record managementEntry-level record-keeping and administrative support

The Records Department oversees the entire record management system within an organization, often involving multiple roles and responsibilities. In contrast, a Records Clerk typically performs specific administrative tasks related to maintaining and organizing records. While both roles require similar credentials, the Records Department is a broader organizational unit, whereas the Records Clerk is an individual position focused on day-to-day record-keeping activities.

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Infographic showing various Records Department job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,039 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Records Technician

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Wachtell Lipton
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$70K - $80K/yr

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Records Technician

The Records Technician plays a crucial role in providing direct support to the Records Supervisor and assumes responsibility for ensuring adherence to the Records department policies and the Firm's standards. Essential duties and responsibilities include demonstrating proficiency in understanding and navigating records software programs, maintaining and updating records and files in accordance with established procedures, responding to queries about records and files, providing accurate and timely information, transferring inactive files to and from storage following file maintenance guidelines, researching information from files in response to requests from authorized users, gathering materials from various departments and employees for filing purposes, tracking materials removed from files to ensure the timely return of borrowed items, managing multiple priorities and deadlines, coordinating projects specific to Practice Groups, performing tasks that support the Firm's requirements, handling other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include in-depth knowledge of file and recordkeeping systems and procedures, familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the legal field, proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), experience in interfacing with internal clients, such as attorneys and assistants, strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressured environment, adept at multitasking, organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, be able to lift and carry 50 lb trans-file boxes.

Education and experience: High school diploma required. Minimum of five years of related records experience required. Prior experience in a law firm environment.

Working conditions: Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides competitive compensation and benefits to its employees ensuring that we attract and retain the most talented individuals. The expected base salary for this role ranges from $70,000 - $80,000. The base salary offer is based on a variety of factors which includes, but not limited to, qualifications, education and experience.

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