Legal Staff Receptionist in Venice, FL

Law Firm

Venice, FL

Legal Staff Receptionist in Venice, FL

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Receptionist

Job Responsibilities:
The role of a Receptionist at the law firm involves being the initial point of contact for clients and visitors. Key responsibilities include greeting clients and visitors with a positive and welcoming attitude, answering and directing phone calls to the appropriate personnel, managing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail and packages, performing various administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and scheduling appointments, and maintaining a clean and organized reception area.

Education and Experience Information:
Qualifications for the Receptionist position require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, and a professional appearance and demeanor. The desired candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, willing to adapt to unique situations, and eager to learn.

Salary Information:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, workers' compensation, paid time off, and paid holidays. Although specific salary information is not provided, the benefits package suggests a commitment to the well-being and professional development of employees.

Legal Terminology and Expectations:
The position requires in-office work only, with working hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with a lunch break from 12 pm to 1 pm. The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. The firm does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, marital status, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Company Description:
The law firm has been serving Southwest Florida for over 100 years and is the oldest and largest law firm in Charlotte County, with offices in Punta Gorda, Venice, and Sarasota. The firm is a multi-practice law firm with 16 attorneys, addressing a wide range of needs and challenges that individuals and businesses confront, including civil, commercial, and complex litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, trusts and estates, corporate and business law, real estate, guardianship, and asset protection.

Why Work Here?
This position offers an opportunity to become an integral part of a team that has been serving the local community since 1924. The firm values the protection of individual rights and the responsible development of the business, social, and cultural climate of the region. The firm provides administrative support to paralegals as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities, emphasizing a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.