Paralegal/Legal Receptionsist

Our legal team is in need of a Paralegal/Legal Receptionist. We are looking for a skilled candidate to be the backbone of our legal team. Please note that this position requires a significant amount of client contact.

We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Receptionist who is dynamic, organized, prompt, reliable and able to learn quickly. The position requires a positive and flexible person who enjoys client contact.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

 Assisting and providing a range of legal support and administration to attorneys
 Answering all office telephone calls (client/opposing counsel/opposing party/3rd party interaction)
 Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, schedule meetings, build and maintain database i.e. data entry and client files)
 Assisting with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders
 Occasionally run errands within a 30-mile radius of the San Jose office (located downtown)

Key Competencies and Qualities:

 strong work ethic
 phone etiquette
 typing skills
 computer literate
 strong communication and verbal skills
 analytical skills
 critical thinking skills
 planning and organizing
 attention to detail and accuracy
 maintain confidentiality and professionalism
 self-motivated
 dynamic
 ability to multi-task
 reliable and prompt
 strong team player

Education and Experience:

 Bachelor’s degree (any field), Associates degree, OR paralegal certificate
 Must have prior experience in working at a law firm (at least one year)
 Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word

If you are interested in this position and meet all of the qualifications listed above, please click “reply” at the top of this post and email all of the following/information documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Salary History and Salary Expectation
4. Work References (past or current employers only)

*Please note that your application will not be considered if you do not email all of the requested items.

We look forward to having you be a part of our legal team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.55 - $28.36 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Travel reimbursement
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28