Office Assistant / Clerk Job at Scholten Fant in Grand Haven
Scholten Fant, Grand Haven, MI, United States, 49417
Job Description
We are looking for an Office Assistant/Clerk who will work diligently to help maintain smooth office operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Regularly maintain paper files and electronic records so that they remain updated and accurate
- Retrieve, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.)
- Utilize office appliances such as copiers, scanners, printers, postage machine, etc.
- Use of computers for daily operations, including Microsoft Office Suite applications for communication, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
- Regularly move about inside and outside the office to distribute files, supplies and deliveries
- Monitor and maintain stock of supplies, including routine ordering and regular placement of stock items on high and low shelves
- Routine transport of items up and down stairs
- Occasional movement of items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Serve as backup for the front desk/receptionist, including answering and directing calls, and greeting and assisting visitors
- Perform occasional maintenance tasks, such as troubleshooting office equipment and coordinating service calls
- Periodic light housekeeping tasks
- Other office duties as assigned
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Experience as office clerk or other clerical position (minimum of 2 years)
- Working knowledge of office technology and processes, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
This job operates in a professional office environment to support all members of the firm Monday through Friday during the firm’s regular business hours.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Scholten Fant is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
At Scholten Fant, our size and team approach allow us to identify intelligent and practical solutions to a wide range of issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our size enables each attorney to concentrate in their preferred practice areas, and our team approach allows us to combine our expertise to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise. Each client has the backing of our entire team, and we are committed to serving our clients’ growing needs over the long term.
Scholten Fant is located in Ottawa County, Michigan in the City of Grand Haven. Grand Haven is also known as Coast Guard City USA, home to the annual Coast Guard Festival which over 350,000 people attend each year. Our area is well known for sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and a musical fountain which plays nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are surrounded by many public parks, hiking and nature trails, and have a 1.5 mile boardwalk that takes you from downtown Grand Haven to Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan.