**Join Our Team as a Word Processor**
Established in 1899, The Law Offices of Borton Petrini, LLP boasts over 120 years of providing exceptional legal services across California. As a premier leader in California law, our firm is comprised of dedicated legal professionals committed to delivering unparalleled results for our clients.
We are currently seeking an experienced Word Processor to join our Bakersfield office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal word processor, along with the following qualifications:
- Excellent computer skills and a strong proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Ability to perform merge applications, macros and special command functions as well as a general knowledge of other software packages and applications including Adobe Acrobat.
- Three years of word processing related experience preferably in the legal field.
- Typing speed of 65 wpm.
Responsibilities:
- Administer the effective and efficient operation of current word processing equipment and databases providing word processing support to attorneys.
- Type, edit, revise, and finalize assignments from attorneys consisting of pleadings, correspondence, agreements and other types of legal documents and project work independently and timely.
- Provide backup and support to receptionist and file clerk.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $20.00-$21.00/Hour
- Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance including supplemental cancer, accident, and critical illness plans.
- Flexible spending account (FSA), and a 401k program with matching contributions.
- Firm-paid benefits, including a portion of the employees monthly medical premium, basic term life insurance at 2x annual salary, short-and long-term disability policies, and long-term care.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins on the first day of employment, accruing up to 15 days per calendar year.
- Paid holidays and voting time.
- Family/School partnership time
**Join our team and become part of a collaborative work environment with access to a wide range of resources statewide. Please submit your resume and typing certificate to apply.**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your current typing speed?
Experience:
- legal word processing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person