Administrative Assistant in Bakersfield, CA

Administrative Assistant Job Description

Administrative assistants prepare administrative documents and correspondence and oversee day-to-day office operations and administrative support activities. They may support receptionists or secretaries as needed. Administrative assistants work directly with the legal support supervisor and must maintain a professional working relationship with lawyers and legal staff. Employers generally prefer two to five years of work experience. Administrative assistants must be detail oriented and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Typical administrative assistant duties:

Managing budgetary information and coordinating the ordering of office supplies and facility maintenance

Preparing a variety of documents necessary for the administrative operations of the law office, such as time cards and expense reports, and fulfilling check requests

Preparing, organizing and maintaining correspondence and administrative files

Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences

Providing relief to receptionists by answering incoming phone calls or assisting secretarial staff by handling word processing, filing and document transmission

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Salary for Administrative Assistant in Bakersfield, CA

41456 - 52009

25th percentile

41456

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

45728

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

52009

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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75th percentile

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