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Paper-shuffling 

Paper-shuffling is a prevalent practice in the bureaucratic systems. It refers to the time-consuming circulation of papers and documents in an office without contributing much to the system itself.
“People could work in parks, in maintenance, the many paper-shuffling jobs there are in government." (The Washington Post)

papershuffler 

A papershuffler is biker slang for a man who works in an office enviroment, wearing a suit and tie, who doesn't get his hands dirty, such as a banker, or a stockmarket trader.
"Look at that dudes hands, he looks like he's never done an honest days work in his whole life.
I'll bet he's a lame-ass papershuffler !
papershuffler by shomesomethin July 13, 2010