Overview:
Our client, seeks an accomplished Legal Assistant / Receptionist.
Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship
Location: Sacramento, CA 95825
Duration: Permanent / Fulltime / Direct-Hire
Notes:
- Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift per day.
- The ideal candidate would have a stable work history and be looking for a long-term career opportunity, have a growth mindset and a desire to learn.
Job Description:
- Looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Receptionist with at least three years of experience working in the legal industry.
- The firm provides a high level of representation in trust and estate matters, covering the full spectrum of estate law from basic estate planning through complex administration and litigation.
- The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a team environment, excel under pressure, and have the confidence and ability to assist with daily duties including clerical, secretarial and administrative work.
- The Legal Assistant/Receptionist is responsible for providing administrative support to the litigation team.
- Welcome, greet and assist prospective clients, current clients, former clients, and visitors that contact the office via phone, email and in-person visits.
- Screening and directing phone calls promptly to the appropriate staff member.
- Screening intake calls and scheduling initial consultations and follow up appointments.
- Greeting clients and notifying staff members.
- Processing day-to-day administrative items: incoming and outgoing mail, packages, checks, etc.
- Responding to written and electronic correspondence.
- Ensuring Lobby, office and break area are safe, clean, and organized.
- Coordinating meetings, booking conference rooms, and managing calendars.
- Preparing some court filings and coordinate filing services.
- e-filing documents.
- Calendaring hearings and deadlines.
- Scanning, organizing, and indexing electronic and paper files.
- Participating in office/team meetings, as necessary.
- Delivering excellent customer service.
- Assisting paralegals and attorneys with various projects, as requested.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (required); bachelor's degree (preferred).
- License/Certification: Certified Notary Public (Preferred but not required).
- Receptionist: 3 years (Required).
- Must have at least three years of previous experience working in the legal industry.
- Proficient in using a computer and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Must be self-motivated and have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to multi-task under time constraints.
- Must be detail-oriented with a desire to learn and grow.
- Must be comfortable working effectively as a team player in a professional office environment.
- Must possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must be eager to learn and contribute to the overall success of the team.
- Must be willing to work overtime as required, sometimes on short notice.
- Must have multiple strong references.
I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Satwinder "Sat" Singh
Lead Technical Recruiter
Company Overview:
Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients' businesses forward.
Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.