File Clerk Intern

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes and Boone’s Charlotte office is based in one of the world’s foremost banking centers and serves as a key hub for the firm’s global finance practice. Our experienced finance lawyers focus on complex bilateral and syndicated financial transactions in the areas of capital commitment subscription finance, commercial middle market lending, leveraged lending, asset-based lending, specialty finance, private equity finance, and real estate lending. Our Charlotte office has a close-knit group of practitioners who are dedicated to providing outstanding client service. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork. All new employees in the office are partnered with one or two mentors to help them get acquainted with the firm.

This non-exempt employee is responsible for maintenance of physical case files. The assignments are administrative and clerical in nature and are non-billable.

Essential Duties

• Maintains physical case files; 
• Retrieves requested materials from physical case files; 
• Bates labeling.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Reporting Relationship

The File Clerk reports directly to the Office Administrator or appropriate HR representative.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

The File Clerk must have a working knowledge of computers, legal software, legal documents, and physical files. The File Clerk is an entry level position.  One to two years of law firm experience preferred.

Skills

The File Clerk must have excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to work under pressure; ability to follow instructions; strong typing skills; and a willingness to learn software packages support by the Firm.  Must have good verbal communication skills.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

Must be able to move around the office up to 40% of the time to file, make copies, fax, etc.  Remains stationary at least 60% of the time.  This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis.  Often required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.  Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 30 lbs.  This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office environment with occasional overtime.