Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Germino, Amaral, Jordan, & Silva located in Los Banos, Merced County, California, is seeking a highly self-motivated Legal Assistant with experience working in a legal administrative and/or office setting. The firm consists of three attorneys who run a diversified law practice that has been serving the community for over 80 years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparing correspondence, documents, and forms at direction of attorney
• Preparing and filing court documents and forms
• Transcribing attorneys’ audio files and written notes
• Managing records, projects, and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
• Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
• Communicating with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, courts, and other staff
• Answering phone calls and screening/routing calls to the correct recipient
• Scheduling appointments and court appearances
• Assisting with basic bookkeeping functions such as taking payments, making deposits, and record keeping

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Special projects and/or other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles of customer service
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment
• Computer proficiency, including WordPerfect, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent typing skills
• Basic bookkeeping skills, preferred

Ability to:

• Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner
• Meet deadlines regularly
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients
• Operate a computer for a variety of applications
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and outside clientele
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Problem solve
• Self-starter
• Take and follow directions to stay on task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining tact and composure

Experience and Training Guidelines:

• One (1) year of administrative assistant experience/exposure (experience in family law preferred)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
• Active notary commission certificate, preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Administrative Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person