Lesson 8 Practice Question 3

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

1. 1. What is this advertisement for?

• A job opening

• An office for rent

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

1. 2. What is 3-5?

• The number of people who work in the office

• The years of experience required for the job

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

1. 3. What is 10 and 4?

• The daily hours of the job

• The hours to apply for the job

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

Find these words and phrases, and guess their meanings in this advertisement

1. 4. legal documents

• papers that lawyers write

• job application forms

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

Find these words and phrases, and guess their meanings in this advertisement

1. 5. telephone manner

• a way to speak on the phone

• a type of phone

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

Find these words and phrases, and guess their meanings in this advertisement

1. 6. paid

• your job pays all your vacation expenses

• you continue to receive your salary while on vacation

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

Find these words and phrases, and guess their meanings in this advertisement

1. 7. firm

• hard

• a business or company

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

8. 8. What kind of position is advertised?

• Director of Human Resources

• Lawyer

• Administrative Assistant

• Computer Programmer

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

8. 9. What is one skill required for this job?

• The ability to talk pleasantly on the phone

• The ability to write legal documents

• The ability to develop computer programs

• The ability to find new clients

Busy downtown law firm seeks administrative assistant with 3-5 years’ experience working in a law office. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and database programs and be familiar with common legal documents. Must have good telephone manners and a pleasant appearance. Working knowledge of Spanish a plus. Duties include word processing, management of client databases, maintaining files, directing phone calls, and assisting clients who come to our office. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation, as well as opportunity for advancement. To apply, call Ms. Ortiz, Director of Human Resources, between 10 and 4. Must be able to provide three references and proof of employment eligibility.

8. 10. What is a benefit of this job?

• They will pay for your vacation expenses

• You can make all the phone call you want

• You only have to work from 10 to 4