Receptionist / Office Assistant (70% - 80%)

Lalive Law; Le Grand-Saconnex; Presencial; CHF 48.000 - 64.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Lalive Law is seeking a Receptionist/Office Assistant to join our Geneva office on a 70% to 80% basis. The role is ideal for a bright, organised professional with excellent communication skills and a client‑facing presence.

You will welcome visitors, handle calls in French and English, and provide administrative support across the office. Your duties include scheduling, maintain front-d desk supplies, and assisting with IT and travel arrangements as needed.

Qualificações

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with office IT equipment.
• Fluent in French and English; other languages (including German) are a strong asset.

Responsabilidades

• Welcome visitors and handle calls in French and English.
• Maintain front-office presentation and supplies; manage inventories.
• Book conference rooms and manage calendars; set up meeting rooms and IT equipment.
• Coordinate catering for meetings and events; handle mail and courier services.
• Support lawyers and management with travel arrangements and expense claims.

Conhecimentos

Front desk experience

Microsoft Office

Bilingual: French & English

Professional presentation

Ferramentas

Video conferencing systems

Descrição da vaga

Our dedicated Support team is looking for a Receptionist/Office Assistant, working 70% to 80% . We are looking for a bright, organised and motivated candidate, with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a real desire to be part of a dynamic international environment. Reporting to the HR Officer and working as part of a team, the receptionist will be the first point of contact for our guests and clients, as well as providing administrative support across the Geneva office.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all visitors and handle incoming calls in French and English, including screening, and forwarding as appropriate;
• Manage front-office presentation and supplies, and maintain inventory levels, including helping to ensure that reception and conference areas are tidy and stocked with stationery and marketing materials;
• Manage conference room bookings and maintain calendars;
• Assist with setting up meeting rooms, including with any IT and video conferencing equipment as needed;
• Assist with the coordination of catering arrangements for meetings, internal events and seminars when required;
• Assist with the sorting and distribution of incoming mail, and with the handling of outgoing post and courier services;
• Help maintain office security by monitoring visitor access and issuing badges;
• Track reception and conference-related expenses;
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying and help with ad hoc office needs, as required;
• Provide support, including to legal assistants, for various administrative tasks for lawyers and management, including travel arrangements, expense claims etc.

What we look for

• Experience gained in similar role(s) required; experience in a law firm or other corporate or hospitality environment would be an advantage;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with office IT equipment, including video conferencing systems;
• Professional, courteous and confident demeanour, with strong client-service skills and mindset, and with a neat and professional presentation appropriate for a client-facing role;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• A cheerful disposition and a "can do" attitude;
• Able to work alone or collaboratively;
• Meticulous and diligent, with excellent organisational skills;
• Resourceful, proactive and responsive to issues;
• Proven ability to work under pressure;
• Discreet and capable of handling sensitive information;
• Fluent in French and English imperative; other languages (including German) a strong asset.