Job Description

Nelson & Kennard, a busy multi-jurisdictional law firm, is looking to hire someone who is able to work Monday through Friday in a Legal Administrative Assistant role in our Sacramento area office. We are looking for someone who is punctual, organized, responsible, takes pride in their work and has a professional demeanor. Must be able to multi-task, think critically and have exceptional attention to detail.

DUTIES:

In this position, the applicant will perform a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks to assist the attorneys and managers. These duties may include but are not limited to: drafting legal documents and letters, filing, collating, e-filing documents on the court websites, calling courts for status updates, and several other potential duties. Candidate should have experience working in fast-paced work environments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent judgment and discretion
• Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite of software (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Graduation from high school or GED; some college or business school desirable
• Ability to work independently
• Certification as a California Notary Public is a plus
• Knowledge of legal formats, procedures and terminology is a plus

APPLICATION INFORMATION: If you are interested, please reply to this ad by attaching your resume, a cover letter or one page writing sample, and salary requirements. Attachments should be in WORD or PDF format only

Company Description

Founded in 1986, The Law Offices of Nelson & Kennard is a civil litigation firm committed to representing the interests of consumer and commercial credit grantors in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Hawaii. We currently have over 100 employees and are looking to grow.