Mail Room Clerk

Mail Room Clerk

The primary purpose of this position is to perform delivery and pickup of mail & packages to/from the post office, firm clients, and courts, and process daily mail using mailing software. Organize and maintain mailroom inventory and equipment.

Essential functions of this position include:

• Pick up/drop off mail at the post office daily
• Ensure that the Mail manifest is correct and date stamped.
• Drive attorneys and staff to court and appointments
• File documents at the courthouse
• Deliver and pick up documents to various locations within downtown and a few miles outside of downtown, including Precinct 6 and Precinct 7 offices.
• Ensure company vehicles are well maintained on a weekly basis, including car washes and regular oil changes.
• Assist with processing incoming mail: Open incoming mail primarily to identify incoming payments. Promptly process and deliver mail around the office.
• Familiar with how to run and maintain mailroom equipment
• Assist with the delivery and inventory of office supplies
• Assist with Attorney pickup and drop off at various Houston locations
• Assist with the pickup and delivery of the attorney's miscellaneous outside office supplies request.

The physical demands and work environment include:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The employee will occasionally be required to lift, stand, stoop, and make use of safety-approved stools and step ladders to reach high shelves.
• Requires heavy lifting (boxes, furniture, etc.), generally exceeding 100lbs.
• Significant amount of time is spent driving and walking.

Non-essential functions of this position include:

• Process supplies request from various departments and submit purchase requisitions to office vendors.
• Restock and maintain breakrooms, if short staffed from time to time.
• Process out-going mail using: Mail metering machine & ERR software package.
• Mail out files electronically, stuff envelopes, etc.
• Act as back up for outer county area runs.
• Act as back up for Mailroom Clerk.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this position to succeed include:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent time management skills; punctual; excellent attendance.
• Solid work ethic.
• Good communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Clean driving record and (preferably) knowledge of the Downtown area, esp. the courthouses as well as the Houston area in general.
• Willing to cross train for additional duties that are part of the daily mailroom/runner operations.
• Ability to work in high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• High school diploma/GED is a must.