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Friendly, professional, responsive, honest, fair, open . . . those are words used to describe the Boutin Jones culture. What’s the best way to judge whether those words are real values in our workplace? Notice how infrequently employees leave the firm. You won’t find a lower attrition rate in our region. We’ve created a comfortable, stable, challenging and professionally rewarding environment with a group of staff members we believe are outstanding.

The admiration seems to be mutual. We’ve been nominated—by our employees—as a Best Place to Work ten out of the last twelve years. That means at least 75% of our workforce took the time to fill out surveys letting the Sacramento Business Journal know they like working at Boutin Jones. We do our best to return the compliment each and every day.

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"The Boutin Jones law firm reminds me of how law firms used to be. They are family-oriented, they care about employees, and everybody helps each other. It’s just a nice place to work."

Trish Curry

Legal secretary at Boutin Jones

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Trusts and Estates Legal Secretary

Boutin Jones Inc. has an opening for an Estate Planning Secretary.  Applicant must have five+ years of experience as a legal secretary, three of which will have come as an estate planning secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office.  Experience in estate planning, trust and probate administration recommended. Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office.  Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Completion of at least two years of college or vocational school is helpful, but not required.

The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with individuals pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner.  Must be a team player with willingness to help with coverage across additional attorneys if needed.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Familiar with California Courts, Secretary of State, and County Recorder filing/recording procedures and requirements.
  • Familiarity with Judicial Council forms for probate proceedings.   
  • Familiarity with estate planning and trust administration documents.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience working with document management systems.
  • Experience working with document comparison software, PDF software, scanning/OCR software.

Responsibilities

  • Performs secretarial and clerical duties.
  • Processes mail daily.
  • Handles phone calls for attorneys.
  • Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
  • Schedules appointments and other events.
  • Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
  • Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self.
  • Sets up new client/matters and prepares firm engagement letters.
  • Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
  • Performs other duties as required

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $36.00 per hour; pay is based on experience. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

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Employment Litigation Secretary

This position and requires a high school diploma with five+ years of experience, three of which will have come as an employment litigation secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office. Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Basic ability in math and report keeping needed. Completion of at least two years of college or vocational school is helpful, but not required.

The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Must be a team player with the willingness to help with coverage.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  •      Proficient knowledge of State and Federal Rules of Court and California Code of Civil Procedures
  •      Proficient knowledge of Court E-filing requirements.
  •      Familiar with Court, Secretary of State and County Recorder filing procedures and requirements.
  •      Familiar with law library.
  •      Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  •      Experience with document management.
  •      Document comparison software.
  •      Document formatting software.
  •      Time Entry software.
  •      Electronic Calendaring and Docketing.
  •      Adobe/PDF.
  •      Scanning/OCR software.

Responsibilities

  •      Performs secretarial and clerical duties.
  •      Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
  •      Trial preparation.
  •      Create and format pleading table of authorities and table of contents.
  •      Processes mail daily.
  •      Handles phone calls for attorneys.
  •      Responds to and generates email messages.
  •      Transcribes from dictation.
  •      Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
  •      Schedules appointments, depositions and other events.
  •      Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
  •      Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self, including hearings, courts appearances, depositions, deadlines and other commitments.
  •      Enters attorneys’ time electronically.
  •      Makes travel arrangements, hotel reservations and continuing education registrations for attorneys.
  •      Performs conflicts checks.
  •      Perfects documents for court filing; files and effects notice as required.
  •      Opens New Client/Matters in accordance with firm procedure.
  •      Performs other duties as required.

Equipment Used

  •      Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System
  •      Transcription
  •      Photocopier
  •      Printer
  •      Fax
  •      Scanner
  •      Postage meter and mail scale

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for this position is $32.00–$38.00 per hour; pay is based on experience. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

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Legal Secretary – Corporate/Transactional

Applicant must be a high school graduate with five+ years of experience, three of which will have come as a transactional secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office. Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Basic ability in math and report keeping needed. Completion of at least two years of college or vocational school is helpful, but not required.

The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Must be a team player with the willingness to help with coverage.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  •       Windows 10 Pro
  •       Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  •       Document Management System.
  •       Document comparison software.
  •       Document formatting software.
  •       Time Entry software.
  •       Electronic Calendaring and Docketing.
  •       Foxit / PDF Pro.
  •       Scanning/OCR software.

Responsibilities

  •       Performs secretarial and clerical duties.
  •       Processes mail daily.
  •       Handles phone calls for attorneys and paralegals.
  •       Responds to and generates email messages.
  •       Transcription from dictation and voicemail.
  •       Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
  •       Schedules appointments and other events.
  •       Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
  •       Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self.
  •       Enters attorneys’ time electronically.
  •       Makes travel arrangements, hotel reservations and continuing education registrations for    attorneys.
  •        Familiarity with law libraries.
  •        Familiarity with Courts, Secretary of State and County Recorder filing procedures and requirements.
  •       Familiarity with Internet usage.
  •       Performs conflicts checks for potential new clients and existing clients.
  •       Perfects documents for filing with various administrative agencies; files such documents and follow through as necessary.
  •       Prepares and edits complex Word and Excel documents, including preparation of indices and tables of contents.
  •       Opens New Client / Matters in accordance with firm procedure.
  •       Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
  •       Performs other duties as required.

Equipment Used

  •       Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System
  •       Transcription Software
  •       Printer; Multifunction device:  copier/scanner/printer
  •       Desktop Faxing
  •       Postage meter and mail scale

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for this position is $32.00–$38.00per hour; pay is based on experience. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

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Office Services Support

Boutin Jones has an opening for a position in Office Services Support.

DUTIES:

  • Courier Responsibilities
    • Document filings and deliveries to various courts and administrative agencies
    • Runs for Administrative Supplies
    • Deliveries to Offices and Residences
    • Trips to County and State Law Libraries
  • Kitchen Maintenance/Cleaning
  • Maintain/Clean Conference Rooms
  • Stock Supply Rooms
  • Assist With Processing Daily Mail
  • Backup Receptionist
  • Copy and Scanning Projects
  • Assist with in-house filing
  • Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma
  • Basic knowledge office equipment – copy machines, scanners, printers, phones
  • Beginning to Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Must have own transportation, California Driver’s License and proof of insurance

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for this position is $16.00-$18.00 per hour; pay is based on experience. Dependable candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.