General Clerk jobs in District of Columbia

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Job Description:

• Assists with the receipt, distribution, and logging of incoming mail, including incoming certified return receipts.
• Prepares outgoing mail for the Office of the Clerk of the Board following routine office procedures. This includes: printing out documents (e.g., envelopes, orders, final decisions, certificates of service) for mailing; completing all required USPS forms for certified mail, return receipt requested; photocopying/scanning and uploading certified mail receipts; filing paper documents in paper case files, if one exists; and independently depositing mail (e.g., by walking) at the U.S. Post Office that is approximately 0.3 miles from the office on a daily basis.
• Performs routine data-entry tasks using a personal computer and the agency’s eAppeal case-adjudication system.
• Uploads scanned documents (e.g., certified mail receipts).
• Makes appropriate data entries to carry out recurring tasks related to issuing decisions and closing case files by following routine office procedures. Uses a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including, but not limited to, personal computers, copy machines, scanners, etc.
• Communicates with Office of the Clerk of the Board and mailroom staff orally or by email, as needed, to accomplish assigned tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in the administrative field or in a related non-legal or legal clerical assistant area. Has very basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal/adjudicatory field.
• Physical Standards: Must be able to lift moderate weights (up to 30 pounds) to move and manipulate individual paper case files or boxes of paper case files.
• Must be able to independently deposit mail (e.g., by walking) at the U.S. Post Office that is approximately 0.3 miles from the office on a daily basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $36,420.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• administrative: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person