A professional who files records in alphabetical or numerical order, or according to subject matter or other system. Responsibilities include:

• Reads incoming material and sorts according to file system.
• Places cards, forms, microfiche, or other material in storage receptacle, such as file cabinet, drawer, or box.
• Locates and removes files upon request.
• Keeps records of material removed, stamps material received, traces missing files, and types indexing information on folders.
• May verify accuracy of material to be filed.
• May enter information on records.
• May examine microfilm and microfiche for legibility, using microfilm and microfiche viewers.
• May color-code material to be filed to reduce filing errors.
• May be designated according to subject matter filed, such as Change-of-Address Clerk; or according to material filed, such as File Clerk, Correspondence.