Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Karina Cerda is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join the firm.

Essential Functions

• Interact daily with assigned clientele and Potential New Clients (PNC) to understand their needs which will provide more clarity for attorney directions
• Work closely and in tandem with attorney in a team environment and ensure all policies and procedures are followed and completed
• Communicate daily with attorney using multiple mediums (i.e. Email, written reports, one on one presentation, etc.) to address any case building, property damage, or case settling issues and direction
• Handle clientele complaint issues, requests, and demands accordingly
• Effectively explain and execute Attorney-Client contracts to grow law firm and increase local clientele market share
• Provide close attention to all clients and potential new clients both in person and over the phone
• File management encompassing keeping file organized and filing mail/faxes daily
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Superb organizational and time management skills to include meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity
• Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Outstanding attendance and punctuality
• Teamwork capacity to include ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the department and the organization in general
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with policy and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; researching/problem-solving skills
• Excellent client service skills and the ability to promote and maintain a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous law office experience preferred
• Customer service background preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with a variety of office equipment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $8.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location