Very busy personal injury law firm in Westlake Village seeks a full-time receptionist /administrative support staff member. This position serves as our receptionist and also our central hub administrative support.
A successful candidate must be prepared to:
- Answer calls to the main line, direct call traffic, take messages, schedule & calendar appointments;
- Scan all incoming and out-going mail, sort & save per our document management systems, and distribute to the proper personnel. Part of this process includes recognizing key legal documents;
- File management. Filing hard copies of documents. Maintaining well-organized legal files;
- Administrative Support: faxing, copying, sending out-going mail; creating Proof of Service to document mail served;
MUST have experience working in a law firm. We are looking for the right person with enthusiasm and a positive attitude; someone who is extremely accurate, organized, has very strong attention to detail, can multi-task, has strong computer skills; and must have the ability to work independently and take direction and constructive criticism. The candidate must have strong time-management skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel. Strong writing and verbal skills are necessary. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential. It's a small and very friendly office. The right candidate must work well in a fast-paced, high demand, and jovial atmosphere.
Our average staff member has worked here for several years. Hourly wage will be $20 - 23 per hour depending on experience (plus periodic discretionary performance bonuses).Benefits include: 401k, health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance, holidays and 3 weeks vacation per year. For example only: my current staff received performance bonuses last year that exceeded 20% of their annual income. This position last year paid over $28/hr with bonuses, excluding benefits.
If you exceed these qualifications, please reply with a copy of your resume.
Company Description
This is a small personal injury law firm. I started the law firm in 2009 and have been very fortunate to build a fantastic team. I rely heavily on my excellent staff and every team member is critical to our success. I respect work-life balance and make every possible accommodation to ensure my team is able to enjoy important time away from work. I reward my team with our firm's successes and am proud of our track-record for great bonuses. The team here never says "that's not my job", there is a universal attitude of "how can I help?" If you are always up for a new challenge, are able to tackle new issues with limited guidance, and come to work most days with a good outlook, I look forward to meeting you and seeing if you are a good fit to join our team.
Why Work Here?
Small and very friendly law office that respects work-life balance
This is a small personal injury law firm. I started the law firm in 2009 and have been very fortunate to build a fantastic team. I rely heavily on my excellent staff and every team member is critical to our success. I respect work-life balance and make every possible accommodation to ensure my team is able to enjoy important time away from work. I reward my team with our firm's successes and am proud of our track-record for great bonuses. The team here never says "that's not my job", there is a universal attitude of "how can I help?" If you are always up for a new challenge, are able to tackle new issues with limited guidance, and come to work most days with a good outlook, I look forward to meeting you and seeing if you are a good fit to join our team.