Legal File Clerk/Administrative Assistant (oakland lake merritt / grand)

Small Lake Merritt, Oakland law firm seeks full-time File Clerk/Admin Assistant for an in-office position (no remote). M-F, 8:30-5pm. Professional-casual office. We are looking for someone who wants to be a File Clerk/Admin Assistant, not someone looking for work while in school or a filler position. We want someone long-term who wants to stay and grow with the firm. Prior professional office experience preferred. Prior law firm experience preferred. Office attire is professional-casual (no jeans). We are a paperless office. The salary range for this position is $41,600-48,000/yr. depending on experience. Duties will include but not be limited to: • Must be RELIABLE. Everyone relies on you to help maintain a smooth-running office. Your are expected to be in the office Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, with a half-hour lunch break. • Maintain cloud-based legal files, which requires scanning, distributing and filing the daily mail. • Scan newly received invoices, enter billing information for the invoices in billing system, file copies in filing system • Download documents received via Dropbox or similar, rename documents per office system, distribute as necessary, and file. • Create Dropbox folders, upload requested documents, provide Dropbox link via email. • Maintain cloud-based legal files, which requires scanning, distributing and filing the daily mail (both physical mail received and documents received via email). • Light lifting of files and banker’s boxes when needed. (We are a paperless office and this is rare.) • Enter invoices in billing system and file copies in filing system. Must be skilled in typing numbers. • Maintain and Enter calendar entries in system. • General office duties of Scanning, copying, incoming/outgoing mail and packages, kitchen duties of cleaning and restocking, assist with making coffee, stocking office supplies and kitchen snacks when delivered, office cleanliness, office projects, and other tasks as requested. • Office projects, including assistance with printing and assembly of trial binders and other tasks as requested. • Miscellaneous office projects that might include chair assembly of new chairs when received. • Office errands (walk to the bank a block away, and similar), all within walking distance. • Professional/casual environment, no perfume, no chewing gum, no jeans, no flip-flops – think small shared space and law firm professional. Please have the ability to easily learn new things, be adept, ask questions, be detail-oriented and able to follow directions. Perfectionists are welcome! Please have the ability to maintain an organized and accurate filing system. Accuracy is key. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Reliable, punctual, occasional light lifting, ability to be flexible and collaborative. Must keyboard type a minimum of 60 wpm. College degree preferred. The successful candidate will be flexible with changing daily priorities, open to interruptions, and willing to learn. Must be discreet and understand that client information is confidential. Collegial, friendly work environment with competitive salary and benefits. Following the standard probationary period, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% firm-paid medical, dental, and vision, 401(K) with firm contributions, paid vacation time off, paid sick leave, year-end bonuses, and annual salary reviews. Staff hours are M-F, 8:30-5pm with a half-hour lunch break. (Minimal overtime, if any.) Office is near Lake Merritt and conveniently located just a few blocks from the 20th Street BART station. This is an in-office position (no remote). The salary range for this position is $41,600-48,000/yr. depending on experience. Please reply with a resume, cover letter, and salary requirement. Due to the volume of resumes received, not every applicant will receive a reply. Only those chosen to continue the application process will be notified. Thank you.