Receptionist (Reception) Jobs

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Receptionist to provide award-winning customers service to our clients. In this role, you are the first point of contact for our clients and have the ability to make a positive impression and offer quality customer service. Day to day duties includeproviding secretarial, clerical and administrative support. The receptionist observes theconfidentialityofclientsandallFirmmatters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reception:

• Answer, screen and direct calls to the appropriate individual in a professional manner.
• Makes visitors welcome.

• Files and maintains records, copies documents, and schedules meetings.
• General Office Tasks:

• Sorts and distributes incoming mail, deliveries, faxes and other communications; facilitates the dispersal of outgoing communications.
• Administrative Tasks
• E-mails important announcements to other staff members as directed by Office Manager.

• Attorney and Staff Support:
• Assists Legal Assistants with producing and disseminating mass mailings.
• Assists with light overflow of revising legal documents.
• Manages office calendar.

• Makes reservations for business lunches or orders in.
• Maintains and assembles marketing materials.
• Other Duties:
• Prepares check requests.
• Assists Records Clerk with indexing.
• Tests video and computer equipment and assists with set-up of video meetings
• Secures meeting space both inside and outside the office.
• Submits Attorney’s expenses and vendor’s invoices through Chrome River.
• Clears meeting room when finished.

• Some knowledge of legal terms strongly preferred
• Precise attention to detail
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Writing and proofreading skills
• Good organization skills
• Strong clerical skills: filing, data entry, basis math calculations and IT acumen
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ previous experience in a fast paced legal or corporate environment
• Experience as an administrative assistant, secretary or receptionist

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

401k and Pension Plan

• Up to 27 PTO Days, 10 Paid Holidays

• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

Professional Development Training

• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Shawn Tato, HR Assistant at 215-979-1224.

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Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator.