Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Administrative Assistant role at a Sacramento-area trust and estate litigation law firm involves managing front-office operations and client interactions to support the firm's legal services.
Responsibilities and impact
The assistant will greet clients, manage communications, schedule appointments, handle mail and filings, assist attorneys, and maintain an organized office environment.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive pay starting at $26 per hour, health insurance, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off, and generous holidays.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have at least 3 years of legal administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a calm demeanor; experience in trust and estate law and bilingual Spanish are pluses.
Work environment and culture
The firm promotes a collaborative and respectful team culture focused on service and professionalism in a busy legal environment.
Company information
The firm is a well-established Sacramento-area law firm specializing in trust and estate litigation with over a decade of success.
Job location and travel
The job is located in the Sacramento area with in-person work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Application process
Applicants must submit a résumé and brief cover letter; finalists will complete a writing sample and a grammar and attention to detail test.
Unique job features
The role includes responsibilities in a specialized legal field with opportunities to support high-stakes litigation and client service in a professional setting.
Company overview
Build My Great Team® by Atticus® is a specialized service that focuses on helping businesses recruit and assemble high-performing teams. They achieve this by leveraging a proprietary system that identifies and attracts top talent tailored to the specific needs of a company. The service is part of Atticus®, a firm known for its expertise in business coaching and development, which has a rich history of empowering business owners to enhance their operational efficiency and leadership skills. By integrating strategic recruitment with business coaching, Build My Great Team® provides a comprehensive solution for companies aiming to optimize their workforce and drive growth.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in legal administrative roles, emphasizing your strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and professional communication, both written and verbal, especially in fast-paced office environments.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems, your calm demeanor under pressure, and any prior exposure to trust & estate or litigation law, as these align closely with the job’s requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including Build My Great Team® by Atticus®'s corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don’t miss any openings for this role.
Connect with current employees in the legal or administrative divisions at Build My Great Team® by Atticus® on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent firm achievements, asking about the team culture, or expressing genuine interest in their work with trust and estate litigation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords and phrases from the job description such as 'legal administrative,' 'client communications,' 'calendar management,' 'trust and estate litigation,' and 'multitasking under pressure' to improve your chances of passing initial screenings.
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