Excellent Receptionist Needed to Join Great Team!

Score Media; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Oakland is looking for a Receptionist to support their office staff and attorney team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of office experience in a high-volume environment and excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include sorting mail, answering switchboard phones, and general office duties. The position offers a pay range of $20.00-$25.00 per hour with full-time employment status. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of office experience in a high-volume setting.
• Experience performing receptionist duties such as answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Possess a pleasant telephone demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sorting and processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Calendaring and general office duties as needed.
• Answer switchboard phones and greet visitors.

Skills

Office experience

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Data entry skills

Switchboard operation

Typing speed of minimum 40 wpm

Job description

Excellent Receptionist Needed to Join Great Team!

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a cutting‑edge law firm that provides high‑quality litigation defense for the Workers’ Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996. As we continue to grow and expand the practice, we seek a Receptionist to support our office Staff and Attorney Team in our Oakland & Sacramento office.

Base Pay Range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Assist with sorting and processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Calendaring
• General office duties (as needed)

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of office experience where similar duties were performed in a high‑volume setting
• Experience performing Receptionist duties (answering phones, taking messages, and greeting visitors)
• Possess a pleasant telephone demeanor and customer service orientation
• Attention to detail is extremely important in this position
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at once and able to work well with other team members
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Adept at using various computer databases and performing data entry
• Type minimum 40 wpm
• Answer switchboard phones
• Greet visitors

Additional Attributes

• Experience in legal field preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of legal and/or medical terminology helpful

Work Environment

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work‑related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

If you possess the above experience and attributes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter. No calls or faxes, please.

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Advertising Services