File Clerk/Office Assistant

Sessoms Law Group, LLC is a boutique law firm specializing in immigration, criminal and car accident cases. We zealously represent our clients in and out of court.

Here we Grow Again, we are hiring a File Clerk/Office Assistant in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Below is more information about the requirements, qualifications and job description associated with the File Clerk/Office Assistant job opening.

When our prospective clients call us for help, they are often going through an emotionally difficult period. We are looking for an up-and-coming star to continue to grow with our firm.

Our File Clerk/Office Assistant assists our staff with providing the ultimate customer service experience. This important position involves complete administrative duties related to filing, organization and working with internal staff. It requires the right combination of organizational skills, telephone skills, empathy, and ability to work with deadlines. No prior legal experience is necessarily required (but it’s a plus).

--Do you know the difference between Comcast and Nordstrom customer service?Do you care about the difference? If so, this may be the job for you.

--Do you organize your clothes in your closet by color and texture and like to keep everything organized where you work? If so, this may be the job for you.

Additionally, if you have previous legal experience and are looking for your next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

You must be an optimistic, positive person. Our office does not do well with toxic people or negative attitudes or whiners, complainers, gossipers, martyrs, or victims. You will not fit in here if you even think that you may fit into one of those categories of negative people. Our core values include being punctual, being accountable, always professional and having compassion.

We prefer people who are not afraid of computers or learning new things that will make their jobs easier. You must be able to handle working with several different databases of information. You must work with urgency and treat each document you handle with care. If you are not 100% confident managing data and people, you are not the right person for this job. You must be competent and proficient in the use of Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Facebook, at a minimum. If you are familiar with legal case management software, that is a plus.

We are fully invested in policies and procedures and systems. We believe in a team approach, where you can ask for help when you need it without fear of being judged. Must be willing and enjoy learning new information and be willing to adapt to our way of handling cases for the firm. You must be able to think on your feet and make smart decisions. If you cannot think on your feet, please do not apply.

Other requirements include the following:

• Know how to file alphabetically

• Be able to work under pressure

• Ability to follow directions

• Convey confidence on the phone

• Show empathy to clients and put them at ease during their difficult time

• Treat an assignment given to you at 4:50 pm on Friday with the same care and skill as one on Monday morning

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database entry

• Ability to think on your feet and change gears quickly

• Go-getter with a strong work ethic and a strong eye for detail

• Legal experience a plus

Most importantly, you need to exercise a high level of professionalism as you will be dealing with confidential documents related to client's individual cases. You will interact with clients about documents we receive regarding their cases and must always represent the firm with high level customer service.Your ability to listen to what you are being told and ask follow-up questions is very important. If you cannot listen, understand, evaluate, and properly direct a call this is not the job for you. If you are not willing to keep track of your Key Performance Indicators then this is not the position for you. Your ability to listen to what you are being told and ask follow-up questions is very important. If you cannot listen, understand, evaluate, and be organized this is not the position for you.

To put it simply, we want you to do good work and rally around our clients to help solve their legal problems. We want people who want to make a positive difference in our little piece of the world.

Do you think you have what it takes to be a File Clerk/Office Assistant at our firm? We provide training, and for the right person, this will be a highly rewarding position. If this sounds like a good fit for you, you will need to complete the process below in order to be considered. If not completed, you will not get a response from our hiring team.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for the position at our Firm:

Send an email through your really account

In the Subject line, type your last name in all caps followed by one adjective that describes you. If this is not done correctly, you will not get a response.

In the body of the e-mail, answer the following questions:

Why do you want to work as a file clerk/office assistant in a law firm? You should be detailed in your response, but don’t go over two paragraphs. You should also tell us in another paragraph what you are looking for in a job and why you think you would be a good fit for this firm. In the last paragraph of your cover letter or email, tell us what you liked about our ad and what you did not like about our ad. You can be honest, we will not hold it against you.

Thank you for taking the time to read this entire ad, if you decide to apply and follow instructions, we look forward to meeting you.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $16