File Clerk

Role Overview

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Bakersfield is hiring a File Clerk to support the Criminal Defense Department. This role centers on day-to-day administrative and clerical support, including handling records, maintaining files, distributing mail, copying and scanning documents, and creating new files for incoming contracts. The position reports to the assigned Criminal Defense Attorney.

Key Duties

• Collaborate with the team to help prepare documents efficiently and accurately.
• Sort, route, organize, and monitor documents in line with departmental processes.
• Deliver mail to the relevant departments and individuals.
• Manage filing, document preparation, and scanning of correspondence and other records.
• Maintain clear records of all incoming documents and ensure they are filed correctly.
• Support a range of general administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required; higher education is also acceptable.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Microsoft Excel, including editing, sorting/filtering, saving spreadsheets, and maintaining complex files.
• At least 1 year of office-based experience.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $16 to $18 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and additional firm perks. The organization also emphasizes growth, professional development, and learning within a collaborative legal team.

Equal Opportunity

The employer maintains an equal opportunity hiring policy and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. The workplace is intended to be inclusive, open, and diverse.