Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Cislo & Thomas, LLP is looking for a full time in office Receptionist/Legal Assistant for our West Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be the first point of contact for visitors in the office and will assist our managing paralegal and attorneys in trademark matters.

This is an ideal entry level position for a career in the legal field either as a paralegal or law school candidates who want to gain experience in the legal profession.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Draft Legal Correspondence
• Prepare and file legal documents, including Trademark Applications, Statements of Use and Extension Requests
• Communicate with clients and foreign associates regarding domestic and international trademarks.
• Scan and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Liaise with senior legal assistants to handle requests from senior managers.
• Assist with miscellaneous office management tasks as needed.

Requirements and skills

• Completed bachelor’s degree with GPA over 3.0. Humanities degree preferred.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Team player and self-starter
• Familiarity working with Windows computer operating system and word processing, email and web browser applications.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Medical, Visual and Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Eligible for Paralegal Training Program after one year of employment.

This is a non-exempt, hourly, benefits eligible role with an expected opening salary of $25.00 per hour dependent on experience. This salary range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Please send resume to Diana Tejeda, Human Resources Consultant: dtejeda@cislo.com

Cislo & Thomas LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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