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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.