Bilingual Receptionist

Cox & Palmer LLP; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension with TFSA

EFAP

Health & Wellness programs

Personal Spending Allowance

Gym membership discounts

Vacation, sick, and personal time

Job summary

Cox & Palmer LLP in Moncton, NB, is seeking a permanent full-time Bilingual Receptionist to join a collegial team. The role focuses on high‑quality client service, greeting visitors, handling calls and messages, and coordinating day‑to‑day office functions.

Candidates should be bilingual (English/French) with a diploma in Administration or equivalent experience, and possess strong communication skills. The job includes various administrative tasks and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Spoken and written proficiency in English and French is required.
• Diploma in Administration or equivalent office experience.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.
• Experience supporting a busy office with clerical tasks.
• Ability to resolve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception coverage by greeting visitors, transferring calls and messages, and directing traffic.
• Process payments from clients and manage cold call rotation.
• Coordinate outgoing couriers and shipments.
• Receive and sort all incoming mail and deliveries.
• Manage daily boardroom schedule and assist with events.
• Maintain reception area and client waiting spaces.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Education

Diploma in Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

Our Moncton office has an immediate opening for a Bilingual Receptionist. Position is permanent, full-time.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide reception coverage support by professionally receiving and greeting visitors and clients, transferring calls and messages, and directing traffic throughout the workday;
• Process payments from clients and managing cold call rotation;
• Coordinate outgoing couriers and shipments;
• Receive and sort all incoming mail, couriers and hand deliveries;
• Manage the daily boardroom schedule, arrange lunch orders and assist in the organization of special events; and
• Maintain the reception area, boardrooms, client waiting area and other duties as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Spoken and written proficiency in English and French is required;
• Successful completion of a diploma in Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an office environment;
• Personable and professional, you possess exceptional communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience supporting a busy work environment with a broad variety of administrative and clerical functions;
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and/or escape as appropriate;
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as a supportive team member; and
• Proficient with MS Office software.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits:

• 100% Employer paid premiums for individual or family health and dental benefits;
• Pension with matching employer contribution and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) program;
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Health & Wellness programs including customized online resource platforms and more;
• Personal Spending Allowance (PSA) and "Smart Casual" dress policy;
• Corporate rates on gym memberships, home/auto insurance, hotel and car rentals; and
• Vacation, sick, and personal time allowances.

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).