Legal Receptionist

Justia, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $22-$23 based onexperience

Workplace: Onsite

100% of premiums for dental and vision

100% of Silver-level medical plans

Retirement contribution ~10%

$500 annual FSA contribution

80 hours PTO, 40 hours sick pay, and a

Birthday off as a fully paid day

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, California's premier plaintiff-side employment law firm, seeks a polished Legal Receptionist to set the tone at intake and front desk. You’ll greet clients, manage a multi-line system, and keep calendars tight.

This onsite role offers strong benefits, a competitive hourly pay of $22–$23, and a collaborative team dedicated to justice. Ideal candidates are organized, discreet, and customer‑focused with 1–2 years of front desk experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–2 years of receptionist or administrative experience, preferably in a legal setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and office software systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors warmly and professionally.
• Manage a multi-line phone system and route calls quickly.
• Schedule, reschedule, and track appointments to keep the calendar tight.
• Collect and summarize details from potential clients for intake.
• Respond to emails promptly and professionally.
• Upload, organize, and manage documents with precision.
• Keep CRM records current and accurate.
• Collaborate across the firm to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Front desk experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

At Shegerian & Associates — California's premier plaintiff-side employment law firm, every detail matters. That starts the moment someone walks through our door or calls our front desk. As our Legal Receptionist, you're not just managing a front desk. You're setting the tone for a firm that has recovered over $1 billion for people who needed someone in their corner.

We're looking for someone polished, warm, and exceptionally sharp. Someone who takes pride in doing the small things perfectly, because here, the small things are anything but small.

The First Impression of a Firm That Wins.

• Be the first face and voice of the firm — greeting clients and visitors with professionalism and genuine warmth
• Manage a multi-line phone system and route calls with speed and accuracy
• Schedule, reschedule, and track appointments — keeping the calendar tight and the team on track
• Collect and summarize key details from potential new clients to support the intake process
• Respond to emails promptly and professionally
• Upload, organize, and manage documents with precision
• Keep CRM records current, accurate, and complete
• Collaborate across the firm to keep daily operations running seamlessly

What Makes You the One

• You have experience as a receptionist or front desk professional, ideally in a legal setting
• Your communication is clear, warm, and professional — in person, on the phone, and in writing
• You're highly organized and can juggle competing priorities without dropping the ballYou're proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new systems
• Your attention to detail is automatic, not an afterthought
• You handle sensitive information with discretion and take confidentiality seriously

Why Shegerian & Associates

You'll join a team that is passionate, supportive, and driven by a mission that matters. The pace is fast, the standards are high, and the work you do every day directly supports people fighting for justice. If you want a workplace where you're valued, challenged, and surrounded by people who genuinely care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years of experience as a receptionist or in an administrative role, preferably in a legal environment.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with office software systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Hourly pay: $22-$23 based on experience
• Workplace: Onsite
• Firm pays100% of premiums for dental and vision
• Firm pays100% of all Silver-level medical plans
• Firm contributesapproximately 10% toward retirement(3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• Time for Life:Accrual of80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), 40 hours sick pay, plus yourbirthday off as a fully paid day.