Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant (Onsite)

Blessinger Legal PLLC; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Job summary

A boutique immigration law firm in Dumfries, Virginia, is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to create a welcoming environment while managing front desk operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be bilingual in Spanish and English, and demonstrate strong organizational abilities. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work culture, and paid time off, making it an ideal choice for those committed to assisting the immigrant community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or administrative certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients and visitors with a warm, professional demeanor.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
• Schedule and confirm client appointments; manage firm calendars.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or administrative certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Blessinger Legal PLLC is a boutique immigration firm in the Washington, DC metropolitan area dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex immigration process. The attorneys at Blessinger Legal PLLC work diligently to ensure that every client receives top-notch representation in all aspects of their immigration case. Blessinger Legal PLLC represents clients in matters before the Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the federal district courts, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Overview

As the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, the Front Desk Receptionist plays a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. This position is ideal for someone who is personable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal office. You’ll be responsible for managing front desk operations while supporting the daily administrative needs of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients and visitors with a warm, professional demeanor
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls promptly and accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Schedule and confirm client appointments; manage firm calendars
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or administrative certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Why Join Our Team

• Help the Immigrant Community at a time when it needs YOU most
• Supportive and team-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and growth in the legal field
• Paid time off, holidays, and a healthy work-life balance