General Clerk - Oakland

Jamison • Oakland, CA

5d • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors, determines the nature of business, and tactfully refers calls to the appropriate staff member. Assist with receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agency. Create, tab, and tab paper files, indexes, and other documents as needed. Data entry and typing is done consistently on a personal computer. Uses a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including but not limited to personal computers, fax machine, copy machine, mail equipment, scanner, etc. Communicates with court reporters and external customers to schedule telephone conference and in-person and video hearings. Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judge (AJ) of the office. At the direction of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to respond to the public, appellants, and their representatives, concerning potential, pending and past appeals and general Board procedures.

Requirements

• Required 2-4 years of experience in the administrative field or in a related legal assistant area.
• Has very basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal field.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors, determines the nature of business, and tactfully refers calls to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agency.
• Create, tab, and tab paper files, indexes, and other documents as needed.
• Data entry and typing is done consistently on a personal computer.
• Uses a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including but not limited to personal computers, fax machine, copy machine, mail equipment, scanner, etc.
• Communicates with court reporters and external customers to schedule telephone conference and in-person and video hearings.
• Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judge (AJ) of the office.
• At the direction of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to respond to the public, appellants, and their representatives, concerning potential, pending and past appeals and general Board procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees