Williams Lea is hiring for a Records Associate for our Washington, DC office to work Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm!
Pay: $18.75/hour
Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Domestic Partner Coverage
Commuter Benefits
Legal Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Employee Perks and Discounts
The Records Associate is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our clients in Records services, including, but not limited to file and database maintenance, fulfilling client record requests and general records and office duties, as needed.
Job duties
(* denotes an "essential function")
*Perform records services work according to established policies and procedures
*Assess job requests, identify correct process needed to create and manage records files, and ensure appropriate completion throughout task lifecycle
*Use established standards and formats to create new records files, conduct data entry into records management database, prepare records and records boxes for off-site storage, as necessary
*Locate and retrieve records files, liaise with storage vendors when needed
*Adhere to record and document retention policies, including following up on the proper return, collect, and refiling of records
*Use customer service skills to maintain and enhance customer relationships, or otherwise complete records requests to client satisfaction
*Demonstrate intermediate use of equipment/technology/software and hardware necessary to perform job functions
*Utilize appropriate logs and/or tracking software for all assigned work
*Prioritize workflow requests and meet contracted deadlines for accepting, completing, and delivering all work
*Communicate with peers, supervisor or client on job or deadline issues
Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
May perform Quality Assurance on work of others
May train new staff members
Interact with clients in person, over the phone or electronically
Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner
Troubleshoot basic equipment problems
Assist Office Services or peer teams in other service lines, as needed
Complete other tasks and assignments as assigned by management
Be able to lift up-to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, including but not limited to pushing carts of files and lifting boxes of files
Job qualifications
Highschool diploma or equivalent required. Higher level education preferred or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years' experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment
Legal records services, record-keeping, records management experience
Intermediate skill in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel)
Knowledge of software programs for legal records services, records management or record-keeping preferred
Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, working both independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize work, balance projects and meet deadlines in a timely manner
Attention to detail with good organizational skills and emphasis on accuracy and quality, even with high volume of repetitive tasks
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
Ability to make decisions that conform to business needs and policy
Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone and email etiquette
Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude
Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds
Working conditions
Position operates at sites with maximum of 24/7 operations. Individual shift requirements will vary by site
Ability to work overtime as needed
Work is performed in a professional work environment
Professional attire required
Hazards include working with office machines (computers, peripherals, copiers, faxes, scanners, bindery equipment, paper cutters, paper, toner) and cleaning supplies
Must be able to work standing up all or most of the time
Who we are: In a rapidly changing world, the ability to innovate and break new ground drives progress. Williams Lea has harnessed this ability for more than 200 years.
Our 5,200+ talented employees worldwide are experts in delivering efficient business processes in complex and highly regulated environments.
We're always progressing. Connecting technology with expertise and strong processes to transform support services. As we enter our third century, we continue helping businesses thrive in a future driven by digitization and virtualization.
It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.