# My law firm needs a smart file clerk **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 18, 2005, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440 "2005-05-18T17:40:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/1 "2005-05-18T17:40:25Z")
I’ve seen these job opening threads started before, so I’m assuming this is OK with the mods. I work at an old established law firm in downtown San Jose. Our filing department needs one or two new people, and they’re not getting good resumes so far. I thought I’d drop a line here and see if any Dopers or their friends in the Silicon Valley area would be a good fit for this. Although this person does not need a degree, he or she will have to be quite literate and sharp, as they will be dealing with voluminous filing of legal paperwork. The firm may also ask the person to relieve at the front desk, so they should be able to deal with clients professionally. Cons of working here: It’s old-fashioned and kind of stodgy. This ain’t no dot-com genius playground. Pros of working here: They’ve been here forever, they’re stable financially, and people aren’t expected to work until they die of exhaustion (i.e., no forced overtime). If you do a good job, you will have job security, as this place doesn’t tend to hire and fire at the drop of a hat. If you or anyone you know is interested, drop me a line at the e-mail address in my profile. ---
**Author:** ![CynicalGabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/2 "2005-05-18T18:28:15Z")
Would this clerk be permitted to spend hours every day on company time posting to an internet forum? ---
**Author:** ![Incubus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c68b51/32.png) [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/3 "2005-05-18T19:31:22Z")
I happen to live right here in San Jose, and have a BA in English. The type of job you mentioned sounds right up my alley. Check your e-mail. ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/4 "2005-05-18T19:33:58Z")
> [@teela brown](#): > > This ain’t no dot-com genius playground. Well, it’s not like dot-com “geniuses” can afford to be picky about where they work anymore. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/5 "2005-05-18T19:43:52Z")
> [@CynicalGabe](#): > > Would this clerk be permitted to spend hours every day on company time posting to an internet forum? Well, I’m still here, aren’t I? Actually, I don’t know that the file clerks get cut as much slack as we secretaries. **Incubus** , I’m checking - nothing yet, though. ---
**Author:** ![Incubus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c68b51/32.png) [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/6 "2005-05-18T19:51:16Z")
Give it a sec- it should be on its way now. ---
**Author:** ![TwoOnSunday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TwoOnSunday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoOnSunday)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/7 "2005-05-18T19:56:08Z")
What’s the start date? I have a friend who is looking. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Incubus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c68b51/32.png) [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/8 "2005-05-18T20:03:46Z")
Ok. Sent. Did you get it? ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/9 "2005-05-18T20:06:02Z")
> [@Incubus](#): > > Ok. Sent. Did you get it? Yo, **Incubus** , it’s received and forwarded to the filing master. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-law-firm-needs-a-smart-file-clerk/304440/10 "2005-05-18T20:07:49Z")
> [@TwoOnSunday](#): > > What’s the start date? I have a friend who is looking. Thanks! The start date is any time from now.