Legal Receptionist

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Fort Lauderdale is looking for an experienced Receptionist for its office. The role requires a polished and proactive individual who will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in a law firm setting. Key responsibilities include welcoming visitors, managing phone calls, and maintaining a professional reception area. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of receptionist or front desk experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients and visitors promptly and professionally.
• Direct guests through the appropriate check-in process.
• Utilize internal directories to connect visitors and callers with the appropriate personnel.
• Answer and route calls using a multi-line phone system/console.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and take initiative

Proficiency with phone systems and basic office technology

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Receptionist – Downtown Fort Lauderdale

A well-established professional services firm is seeking an experienced Receptionist for its Downtown Fort Lauderdale office. This role serves as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and vendors and plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations.

The ideal candidate is polished, personable, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment. Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greet and welcome clients and visitors promptly and professionally
• Direct guests through the appropriate check-in process
• Utilize internal directories to connect visitors and callers with the appropriate personnel
• Answer and route calls using a multi-line phone system/console
• Validate guest parking as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Monitor office calendars to prepare for in-office meetings; assist with scheduling when necessary
• Maintain office security by following established procedures, managing sign-in logs, and issuing visitor badges
• Track and maintain records of office expenses and receipts, as applicable
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, scanning, and other administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with client hospitality, including offering coffee or water

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of receptionist or front desk experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and take initiative
• Proficiency with phone systems and basic office technology

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

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