Clerk Typist

CHAUTAUQUA ABSTRACT COMPANY Mayville, New York, United States Admin/Clerical/Secretarial

About this position

Description:

Clerk Typist

Type a variety of materials, input data into the computer, performs a variety of responsible general duties; and other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide variety of clerical work, including typing, proofreading, computer inputting, filing, checking, and recording information on records. 
  • High attention to detail in reviewing documents, especially to handwritten forms.
  • Sort and file documents and records to predetermined classification, maintaining alphabetical, index, and cross-reference files.
  • Plan and organize work, and meet schedules and timelines.
  • Answer the telephone, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Hours

Work week is 7.5 hours per day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for the Company benefits package (some benefits may require a waiting period and/or employee contribution).


Requirements:

Experience Required

  • Basic computer skills with applications such as MS Word, MS Excel etc.
  • General office clerical and experience with office machines (computer, fax, and copier).
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • Type 45 words per minute with speed and accuracy.

Physical Demands

  • Clarity of vision at varying distances.
  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional kneeling and bending.
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies.
  • Lifting of objects with a strength factor of light work