What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Tyson & Mendes?
We are seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our team of litigators in Novato, CA. We are following all appropriate CDC guidelines and recommendations to provide a safe working environment for our in office employees.
Position Responsibilities:
• Handle a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to greet clients and guests in a professional manner.
• Assist with document management and file organization for physical and electronic documents.
• Assist with binder preparation (putting together binders for attorneys, which will include creating cover sheets, table of contents, inserting tabs for exhibits, etc.).
• Responsible for preparation of files for new matters.
• Assist attorneys and staff with in office administrative tasks.
• Assist with daily incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scanning and copying documents.
Position Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years office experience.
• Previous law firm experience.
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, postage machine, and scanner.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while paying close attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
Benefits:
• A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
• 401K matching
• Paid parental leave
• Internal education and leadership development programs
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
Why Tyson & Mendes?
We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.
In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.
OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.
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