Legal Assistant (Receptionist)

Responsibilities As the point of first contact within the office, reception provides excellent customer service, directing incoming calls and visitors, and handling other administrative tasks. Greet visitors with a positive, helpful attitude, exemplifying great customer service; assist visitors in finding their way around the office and announcing visitors as necessary. Help maintain workplace security by issuing, checking and collecting badges and maintaining visitor logs. Answer phones in a positive, professional manner and route calls as necessary. Take and send messages, forward and screen phone calls. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the criminal justice system, general office equipment. Typing, word processing skills and operational knowledge of spreadsheet programs. Math, grammar, proofreading skills. Case Management System (CMS) skills and the ability to merge documents. Ability to prepare and draft legal documents; filing skills; organizational skills. Customer relations skills; ability to communicate effectively and follow directions and policies. Spanish speaking preferred. Requirements High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years’ work experience in a related field. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years’ work experience and/or education in a related field. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required. Salary Salary range is $19.00-$21.148059 hourly. Resume and three professional references must be received by the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney. Notes This advertisement will remain open until filled. Applicants selected for an interview must notify the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney of a need for a reasonable accommodation due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of Second Judicial District Attorney