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Small busy Redding law firm specializing in estate planning, trust and probate administration has a full-time (36 hours) legal assistant position available. Due to the clientele and size of our practice, we seek a person with a positive and friendly attitude who enjoys helping others, can work well under pressure and accepts a wide variety of tasks to keep our office functioning smoothly. The hours are 8:30-5 Mon-Thurs and 8:30-12:00 pm on Fridays.
Responsibilities will include:
Providing administrative support to lawyer to enhance office effectiveness
Communicating with clients, vendors, and others, in a patient and professional manner
Drafting legal documents and correspondence as requested with solid writing and communication skills
Keeping administrative calendars and deadlines
Answering phones and assist in scheduling clients and providing support
Filing documents with the Court, Recorder and Assessor's offices
This position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to communicate with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, vendors, and others. Candidates must also have the ability to operate multi-line telephone systems and office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and copiers. Strong spelling and grammar skills are important in taking effective messages and drafting correspondence and other documents. Familiarity with legal terms and jargon and an understanding of various office forms and legal documents is also helpful to the job. This position requires a solid knowledge of Microsoft applications, WORD, Excel, and Outlook.
At least one year experience in a law office is preferred. Compensation dependent on experience.
Vacancy expired!