Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an Office Assistant in Palo Alto, California. The Office Assistant will take on various administrative tasks, including filing, mailing documents, and assisting with phone calls. This role is crucial in ensuring that office operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and file documents accurately and timely

• Handle outgoing mail, ensuring it is properly labeled and sent out

• Pick up mail from the post office, sort and distribute it appropriately

• Assist with incoming and outgoing calls, providing information or directing calls as necessary

• Maintain office organization and cleanliness, ensuring a productive work environment

• Assist other staff members with administrative tasks as needed

• Uphold the confidentiality of sensitive information

• Collaborate with the team to improve office procedures and initiate new processes

• Provide outstanding customer service to clients and customers

• Utilize administrative skills to support the efficient functioning of the office. Requirements • Proven experience in an administrative assistance role or similar

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and deadlines

• Proactive problem-solving abilities

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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