Mission Valley law firm seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Receptionist/Legal Administrator to join our team.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter who enjoys helping others, takes pride in staying organized, and is eager to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a position with variety, responsibility, and room for professional growth.
As our Receptionist/Legal Administrator, you will play an important role in the firm's daily operations, providing support to clients, attorneys, and paralegals while serving as the welcoming face and voice of the firm.
Responsibilities include answering calls from clients, prospective clients, court personnel, attorneys, and others; greeting clients and visitors; entering attorney time and assisting with client billing through Timeslips; sending client invoices; paying firm bills; ordering office supplies and equipment; and assisting with general office operations.
The position also involves setting up for depositions; preparing correspondence and mailings; copying and scanning documents; maintaining our primarily electronic filing system; assisting with service of legal documents and court filings; and handling other administrative duties as needed.
For someone interested in expanding their legal skills, the position also offers opportunities to assist with paralegal work based on interest and ability. This may include conducting legal research using Westlaw; preparing pleadings and written discovery; drafting discovery responses; summarizing depositions; assisting with trial preparation; and supporting the attorneys and paralegals with other legal matters. Training on Westlaw can be provided if needed.
Previous law office experience is helpful but not required. We are happy to train the right person who brings a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time in person position, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
