Our client is seeking a Receptionist/Scheduler with law firm experience and/or a strong interest in family law. This position requires a candidate with empathy and compassion to guide clients through life's most challenging moments.

Responsibilities

• Duties include welcoming clients and guests, coordinating front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls
• This role has a lot of client interaction, so a positive approach is essential to ensure guests are welcomed and assisted positively
• There are also some administrative components to this position, including scheduling appointments
• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and materials
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Proven work experience as a receptionist, front office representative, or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with standard office equipment
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude

Benefits

• Employer paid health and long-term disability
• Usual work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a thirty-minute lunch
• Overtime work may sometimes be required
• Paid Holidays
• Job Type: Full-time
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 hour shift

About Zerega Consulting:

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.