Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Brigit Barnes & Associates, Inc., is small, collegial, but busy legal office, located in Loomis with easy freeway access at Penryn Road. Our firm’s focus is complex real estate, land use and estate planning matters with a mix of litigation and transactional aspects. This position requires a minimum of AA degree and five + years of experience as a legal assistant / secretary in civil litigation that may include personal injury cases, real estate / land use or business litigation. Experience in Estate Planning and Trust litigation a plus.

Candidate Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Must be a team player.

This is not a remote position.  THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A LAW OFFICE FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative and clerical duties
• Process emails daily, noting items requiring calendaring
• Answer phone calls when required
• Initiate and draft routine correspondence and documents for approval
• Schedule appointments and events and maintain electronic calendar using Clio and Calendar Rules
• Receive and greet clients
• Assist with new client onboarding
• Create and maintain files, keep records, and prepare reports as requested
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for this position is $32.00 - 38.00 per hour based upon experience. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to nseley@landlawbybarnes.