What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Front Desk Receptionist/Legal Assistant position at Law Office of Yovanna Vargas, PC?
Law Office of Yovanna Vargas is a small immigration law firm, looking for a full time entry level legal assistant/receptionist. The person looking to apply must be energetic, motivated, team player, and self-driven who loves working in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be highly organized, able to multi-task, possess strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Spanish ) and ability to solve problems quickly. Individuals must enjoy interacting with clients.
Duties:
- Assist attorney and paralegals on various tasks as needed
- Greets incoming appointments and visitors
- Answers and routes phone calls
- Maintains reception and conference rooms for meetings
- Calendar appointments
- Prepares new contracts
- Follows up with leads via phone/email/correspondence
- Administrative duties: answer/return calls, scan, file, print/copy, fax
- Opens and distributes general firm’s mail, faxes, and other material
- Run errands such as to FedEx, USPS, or DHL locations
- Prepares and mails invoices
- Prepares new files
- Copy files/documents
- Scan files/documents
- Complete various tasks assigned by paralegals as needed
- The firm reserves the right to modify duties and amend job description at any given time.
Candidate:
- Must be bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Strong verbal/written skills in Spanish and English
- Neat, polished, and professional demeanor
- Strong sense of customer service and ability to work in team environment
- Detailed oriented
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent work ethic
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
- Ability to type at least 55 WPM
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
- Customer Service: 1 Year experience
Compensation Depends on Experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Immigration law: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18