Clerical Assistant

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At Cogent InfoTech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Job Title: Office Clerical / Keyboarding I

Location: Chicago IL

Summary

• Type correspondence, documents, records, and other written material from various sources in final or draft form using handwritten/marked copy, rough drafts, and recordings or data from various source material.
• May also operate office machines, such as copiers and fax machines, distribute incoming mail, maintain files, refer visitors, telephone calls, and messages to the appropriate staff member, assist and train other employees, and perform other office duties as required.
• Will review work to ensure compliance with accepted office practices including correct layout, spelling, punctuation and grammar, and discuss any problems and possible solutions with the author.
• Compile information, preparing and distributing forms and documents, answering questions orally or in writing and looking up information Process forms, screen documents, maintain files and keep records in order to meet the requirements of agency programs.
• Work is accomplished in accordance with applicable procedures, rules, regulations and laws.
• Depending on experience or need may also perform more complicated clerical processing and records maintenance activities in support of a technical, administrative or management operation or using word processing packages, spreadsheets, data base programs, and desktop publishing software.
• Handling sensitive applications, requests, or inquiries in which management or executive staff may be contacted or interested.
• They also perform activities that may require coordination with internal or external parties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six Months of Clerical Experience, or an equivalent combination of training and Experience

Cogent InfoTech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

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