Legal Front Desk Specialist

Morgan & Morgan; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a receptionist to join our team, working directly with attorneys and providing essential administrative support. You will coordinate new client engagement, greet visitors, and manage routine communications to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires organization, professionalism, and the ability to work with limited supervision while upholding our commitment to client service. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM, with a $17/hr starting range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry level experience working in an office setting, preferably in the legal environment.
• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ProDoc.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients as they arrive at the office, and inquire into their purpose of visiting the firm
• Provide initial information regarding the firm’s services, and availability of lawyers
• Obtain preliminary information from new clients, to determine their case histories, and backgrounds
• Record all information provided by clients, and forward it to lawyers, or legal assistants
• Respond to telephone calls, by operating PABX systems, diverting and transferring calls, and taking and relaying messages
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, according to established protocols and procedures
• Oversee the obtainment and storage of office supplies and equipment, while creating and maintaining an effective liaison with vendors and suppliers
• Ensuring that conference and shared spaces are tidy and ready for client meetings
• Assisting attorneys, paralegals, and other staff with various clerical duties as needed

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ProDoc

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a receptionist to join our team, working directly with attorneys and providing essential administrative support. You will coordinate new client engagement, greet visitors, and manage routine communications to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires organization, professionalism, and the ability to work with limited supervision while upholding our commitment to client service. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM, with a $17/hr starting range.