CRLA, Inc. Non-Profit Law Firm is seeking applicants to fill a full-time regular Legal Secretary/Receptionist position in our Santa Rosa office. This position is available immediately and applicants will be considered until the slot is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain follow-up records relating to legal matters in process;
Answer all incoming calls, transfer calls and take messages as necessary; Perform initial applicant screening for qualification and perform conflict checks;
Enter case information into Case Management System (CMS), including but not limited to case notes and other internally required information; Assists attorneys or legal staff with translating for non-English speaking clients in attorney-client interviews and correspondence;
Greet office visitors and direct them to proper personnel;
Sign for deliveries and notify personnel of deliveries;
Provide general administrative support to Administrative Legal Secretary when applicable and as appropriate;
Perform other normal law office duties as assigned.
One(1)+ years’ experience as a legal secretary or equivalent;
Type 30 w.p.m.
Knowledge of computer software, including, but not limited to Microsoft Windows; WordPerfect 7, Microsoft Office Suite,Internet skills and email;
Knowledge of or ability to learn and obtain proficiency in all functions of office equipment such as copier, facsimile machines, and scanners;
Ability to learn data entry and to enter information efficiently and correctly into CRLA’s Case Management System (CSM);
Excellent written and oral communications skills;
Ability to work collaboratively with all CRLA staff, clients and community organizations;
Ability to maintain client confidentiality;
Fluency in written and oral in Spanish preferred.
E-mail a cover letter and resume to Human Resources Department
at [email protected]. Include “Legal Secretary/Receptionist – Santa
Rosa” in subject line of e-mail.