General Office Clerk

We are looking for a dependable General Office Clerk to support daily administrative operations for a Contract position based in Palo Alto, California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping office activities organized, assisting internal teams and visitors, and handling a variety of clerical tasks with accuracy. The successful candidate will help maintain smooth day-to-day workflows through strong communication, careful record handling, and confidence using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day clerical support by preparing documents, managing correspondence, and assisting with general office requests.
• Enter, review, and update information in office records and spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy.
• Welcome and assist callers, visitors, and staff by responding to routine questions and directing requests appropriately.
• Organize, label, scan, and maintain physical and electronic files so records remain easy to access and up to date.
• Coordinate calendars and arrange appointments, meetings, and other scheduled activities as needed.
• Support shipping and mailing tasks, including preparing packages, tracking outgoing items, and handling routine delivery documentation.
• Create and format basic reports, letters, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Monitor administrative details across multiple tasks to help the office operate efficiently and on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Experience performing administrative or clerical duties in an office setting.
• Ability to deliver attentive customer service in person, by phone, and through email.
• Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Comfortable organizing files, scanning documents, and maintaining orderly records.
• Ability to manage appointments, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Familiarity with basic shipping, mailing, or package-handling processes.
• Strong communication skills and a reliable, team-oriented work style.

Compensation

$25.56-$29.59 Hourly

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