Receptionist/Support Staff for Law Office Downtown (san jose north)

Compensation: Salary Employment type: Full-time Job title: Receptionist/Office Administrator This office is an established law firm of thirty-six (38) years in downtown San Jose, specializing in Personal Injury, Criminal and Probate litigation. We have an immediate opening for a full-time receptionist, with the potential for growth in the industry. The ideal candidate should possess a team player mentality, enjoy working directly with clients, and have excellent customer service skills. We hope to fill this position with someone who is self-driven and motivated to work in a law office setting. The position puts the applicant in as the first-person having contact with individuals coming into the office, so professional attire, appearance and attitude are critical. The person taking on this position will have responsibilities that include: *Answering phones and performing client intakes *Scheduling meetings/organizing calendars for busy attorneys *Assist in responding to client emails and phone inquiries *Opening and closing litigation files *Processing all incoming mail, faxes and deliveries *Providing backup support for the legal assistants In addition to having exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well with others, an applicant must possess the following additional skills: *Outstanding customer service skills *Minimum of 2 years customer service experience *Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred but not required. *Excellent writing and proofreading skills *Efficient with MS word, Excel, Power Point, File Explorer, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat *Ability to pay close attention to detail *Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment *Strong Punctuality *Well Organized The position comes with excellent benefits, vacation, medical and the opportunity to advance and to learn new skills and to maximize the individual’s potential in the workplace. Bilingual people encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Flores at kflores@pdaplc.com. Serious inquiries only. No resumes will be considered if cover letter is not included.