File Clerk

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

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Carlton Fields is seeking a File Clerk for its Tampa office.

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience as a file clerk. Experience in the legal industry is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be proactive and flexible, have excellent organizational skills and communicate well, both in writing and orally, and provide strong customer service skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems is a plus. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with maintaining and updating clients’ files and records on a daily basis
• Electronic filing of legal documents within the firm’s document management system
• Monitoring and uploading federal and state notices and filings as needed
• Responsible for opening files for new client matters
• Scanning client files/ records into the firm’s document management system
• Assist with closing out client files and records, following the firm’s closing procedures
• Back-up other File Clerks when needed

Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please  to view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E-Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

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