File Clerk in Washington, DC

File Clerk Job Description

File clerk positions are usually entry-level.

Candidates should have an excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Sensitivity to confidential information is required.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Typical duties of a file clerk

Clerical tasks, such as arranging letters, memoranda, invoices and other indexed documents according to an established system

Operating office equipment and completing general office work

Additional duties may include answering telephones and data entry

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Office Functions

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Suites

File Management

Photocopying/Scanning documents

Materials Handling

Scanning Documents

Customer Service

Salary for File Clerk in Washington, DC

46218 - 49875

25th percentile

46218

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

47548

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

49875

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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75th percentile

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48213

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