Legal Staff Receptionist in Springfield, MO

Law Firm

Springfield, MO

Legal Staff Receptionist in Springfield, MO

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Professionally administer all incoming calls, with the expectation of having the telephones open for business promptly at 8:00 . and managing them until 5:00 ., with relief coverage provided during a one-hour lunch break.
- Ensure that phone calls are redirected accordingly using case management software (Needles) to determine the appropriate recipient and the nature of the call.
- Greet guests in a professional, friendly, and hospitable manner.
- Open and close the conference room area, including cleaning and sanitizing the conference room table after each use, straightening chairs, and turning off lights. This involves general, light tidying as needed, but not housekeeping.
- Assist with entry-level case work.
- Perform various clerical duties, such as ordering and keeping inventory of office supplies, ensuring the break room is stocked with client refreshments, and scanning closed client files into PDF file storage.

Education and Experience:
- Excellent phone etiquette and verbal communication skills are required.
- Punctuality, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential.
- The ability to work independently and be customer service-driven is necessary.
- Knowledge of basic computer software (Windows, Word, Outlook, Internet, etc.) is required.
- The ability to multi-task and present a professional appearance with business professional attire is needed.
- A minimum of 1 year of customer service experience or clerical experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience as a receptionist and bookkeeping experience of 1 year each is preferred.

Salary Information:
- The starting pay for this full-time position is - per hour, based on experience and ability.
- The salary is reviewed at 120 days and then annually after that.
- The position offers a team-based, law firm atmosphere.

Benefits:
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement and bonuses

Schedule:
- Full-time position with expected hours of 40 per week.
- 8-hour shift from Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.

Additional Information:
- This position does not require travel or overtime.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply through Indeed with a resume and cover letter or email their resume and cover letter to the provided email address.
- The cover letter must include relevant experience based on the qualifications, salary request or expectation, general available/start date if offered the position, and how the firm's vision or core values integrate with the candidate's career path.
- Optional documents such as transcripts and letter writing samples may be submitted.
- The work location is in person, in Springfield, MO.