Legal Assistant

Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A law firm located in San Diego seeks a Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The candidate will manage appointments, assist attorneys, and handle billing tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is crucial, and strong communication skills are necessary. This full-time position offers a salary range of $35,000 - $60,000 and is an entry-level role suitable for those looking to start their career in the legal field.

Qualifications

Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Provide essential administrative support to attorneys.
Manage multi-line phone system, coordinate appointments.
Assist with billing and case management tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Time management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Experience with Clio

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Clio Grow

Adobe

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

Provide high quality, compassionate Family Law services to meet client objectives while offering healthy and positive support during times of transition.

The Role

Provide essential administrative support to our attorneys, manage multi-line phone system, coordinate appointments, interact with clients, and assist with billing and case management. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and a collaborative attitude are key to success in this role.

Key responsibilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for daily administrative tasks.
Answer/route incoming calls, take/return messages timely and professionally.
Conduct initial phone interviews with potential new clients.
Assist attorneys with scheduling client calls and meetings.
Work within Clio Grow for case management related tasks.
Generate, distribute and process Retainer Agreements.
Track and log client payments.
Send client thank you notes upon receipt of payments.
Create new client folders.
Assist Billing Manager with review of client billing each cycle to ensure billing accuracy.
Assist Billing Manager and Attorneys with maintaining accounts receivable and monitoring client account statuses.
Open, prioritize, and distribute mail. Coordinate mailings, deliveries and copying.
Assist with various administrative tasks around the office.

Full Time/In-Office

[$35,000 - $60,000]

Key Skills and Experience Required

Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred, but not required.
Strong time management and multitasking skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, detail oriented.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Clio and other legal software a plus.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

How to apply

Email inquiries and resume to meredithw@wf-lawyers.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level