File Clerks
Office and Administrative Support
Collects papers and records from departments, reads them to decide how they should be classified, then files them by letter, number, date, or the system the office uses. Finds and copies items when staff ask for them, logs what was filed or taken out, and adds new records as they come in. Also handles everyday office work such as typing, phones, mail, and keeping confidential materials secure. Removes outdated files by destroying them or sending them to inactive storage, following office rules or legal requirements. Suits people who like orderly, hands-on sorting and keeping track of where things are.
Typical education: Associate’s Degree (2-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$43'600
Median Wage Market Position
$43'600
What you might do
- Sort records by name, number, or date
- Find and copy files people request
- Collect papers from staff for filing
- Add new material to existing file records
- Log what was filed or taken out
- Destroy or store outdated files as required
Skills that matter
- Sorting records by the filing system
- Finding and copying requested files
- Reading materials to decide where they go
- Keeping a log of filed materials
- Delivering copies to authorized users
- Removing outdated files per guidelines
AI & the future of this role
Sorting, indexing, and retrieving records are core strengths of digital repositories and search tools. With paper archives shrinking, little of this work hinges on in-person trust or specialized licensing, so demand for traditional filing roles may keep eroding.
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