Data Entry Clerk ( Remote )

Job Summary

We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to type information into our database from paper or electronic documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. You will report to a manager or another senior team member. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory. The law firm will rely on you for having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database.

Responsibilities

• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
• Update existing data
• Create spreadsheets and enter data without mistakes

Skills

• Proven experience as data entry clerk
• Basic understanding of databases
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred
• High school degree or equivalent
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)