Legal Receptionist

Legal Receptionist

Utilize your superior interpersonal skills at Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States. We currently have an opening for a receptionist in our San Diego office.

The candidate must have the ability to work under pressure, respond quickly to changing demands and be self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The position will be Monday through Friday in office during normal business hours. 8:30am to 5:00pm.

If you enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle day-to-day work challenges while adjusting to multiple demands and priorities, then this may be your next opportunity! Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answer a multiple line phone system promptly and courteously, manage calls by routing them to the proper extensions across multiple office locations
• Maintain friendly and professional customer interactions via telephone and internet chat
• Supports continuity among work team by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Assist in catering ordering, setup, and clean up
• Maintain conference rooms and administration calendars
• Interact professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, courier services
• Assist in preparing and organizing legal documents, correspondence, and files
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior and judgment in dealing with delicate situations
• Escort or direct visitors and clients to conference rooms as appropriate
• Represent the Firm's professional image by maintaining a neat and organized appearance at the reception desk and surrounding areas
• Assist visitors and announce their arrival by immediately notifying appropriate personnel
• Assist Attorneys with various tasks, i.e. outside reservations and scheduling couriers

Experience and qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in legal administration or customer service, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Must have a professional appearance, enthusiastic attitude, and clear and courteous telephone voice
• Communicate clearly, tactfully, and professionally with all lawyers, other employees and visitors to the office
• Maintain confidentiality of clients and demonstrate professional behavior and judgment in dealing with delicate situations
• High attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work under pressure, respond quickly to changing demands and be self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to effectively solve problems
• Position may be physical at times and requires walking with a food cart, bending, lifting, and standing and ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

The pay range for this position is $25.00 to $27.50 per hour depending on experience. Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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