Legal Assistant/Secretary (Part-time) – A small law office in downtown Santa Barbara, primarily focused on the preparation of Will and Trust and their administration, seeks someone to assist with this office’s work. If you are an intelligent and self-motivated person, no legal experience is necessary, and we will train you. The ideal candidate will be proficient with Windows, MS-Word and Excel, as well as completing and electronically submitting Court forms, handling phone calls, managing deadlines, processing mail, tracking and filing internal documents electronically and in file folders, filing/recording documents in County administrative offices, making bank deposits, running errands, possessing good proof-reading skills, as well as other general office skills.
The following are some key qualities sought, in no particular order:
Keen attention to detail and the ability to check all work carefully for mistakes
Pride in the appearance of your finished work product
A pleasant telephone voice and a respectful demeanor when interacting with others, both inside and outside of the office
Possessing at least some college education
Alert, and able to focus and accommodate interruptions
Able to follow instructions precisely
The ability to keep client information confidential under all circumstances
Willingness to wear casual professional business attire
Salary commensurate with experience for 20 to 25 hours per week, 4 to 5 days per week; can set hours to a mutually agreeable schedule.
In addition to providing your resume, please provide a cover letter describing what attributes you would bring to such a position.