Legal Staff Receptionist in Manhattan, NY

Law Firm

Manhattan, NY

Legal Staff Receptionist in Manhattan, NY

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Receptionist

Job Responsibilities:
- Greeting clients as they arrive at the office and inquiring about their purpose of visiting the law firm.
- Providing initial information regarding the law firm’s services and the availability of lawyers.
- Obtaining preliminary information from new clients to determine their case histories and backgrounds.
- Recording all information provided by clients and forwarding it to lawyers or legal assistants.
- Responding to telephone calls by operating PABX systems, diverting and transferring calls, and taking and relaying messages.
- Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence according to established protocols and procedures.
- Overseeing the obtainment and storage of office supplies and equipment while creating and maintaining an effective liaison with vendors and suppliers.
- Ensuring that conference and shared spaces are tidy and ready for client meetings.
- Assisting attorneys, paralegals, and other staff with various clerical duties as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Entry-level experience working in an office setting, preferably in the legal environment.
- Knowledge of general office practices.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ProDoc.

Salary Information:
- Hourly Range: $19 - $20 USD.
- Hiring Range: $20/hr.

Benefits:
The law firm is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with their staff. For full-time employees, they offer an excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.