File Clerk

Job Title: File Clerk

Location: Columbus, Ohio I Onsite

Practice Area: Workers' Compensation

About the Firm

Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country and regularly practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well. We serve retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics clients. We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

The File Clerk supports the workers' compensation legal team by maintaining accurate, organized, and up-to-date client files. This role is essential to the smooth operation of the office and ensures that case materials are readily accessible, properly indexed, and handled with strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic client files

Scan, label, and upload documents into the case management system

File incoming correspondence, medical records, pleadings, and discovery materials

Retrieve files and documents for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff as requested

Ensure documents are correctly indexed and filed according to office procedures

Assist with file audits to ensure completeness and compliance with office standards

Prepare files for hearings, depositions, or trial as needed

Archive closed files in accordance with retention policies

Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other privacy requirements

Perform general clerical tasks such as copying, mailing, and data entry Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Prior experience in a law office or clerical role preferred

Familiarity with workers' compensation terminology is a plus, but not required

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage high volumes of paperwork accurately and efficiently

Basic computer skills, including document scanning and file management systems

Ability to follow established procedures and work independently

Professional demeanor and strong sense of confidentiality

The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment. Submit your resume to Leah Mako, Director of People Operations at

Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work to foster an environment of equity and inclusion.