Receptionist

Holland & Hart LLP; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Wellness program

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Legal services access

Job summary

Holland & Hart LLP seeks a detail‑oriented receptionist to be the firm’s first point of contact. You will manage reception, phones, and host functions while maintaining a courteous and efficient demeanor for clients and visitors.

The role requires in‑office work Monday through Friday, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficient Microsoft Office use to support daily operations and events within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Two (2) years reception or office administration experience with a professional services organization required; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong public relations skills to represent the firm professionally to clients and personnel.
• Time management and organization to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize.
• Flex in working hours to cover priority projects or backup services.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Open office each morning following office procedures.
• Answer, screen and transfer calls; take messages and transmit via email, voicemail or in person.
• Greet visitors, announce arrivals, and maintain visitor records; validate parking where applicable.
• Coordinate event planning details, including catering, room setups and signage.
• Maintain conference room schedules and coordinate AV, catering, security and related needs.
• Receive deliveries and keep records of dates and personnel involved.
• Maintain clean, organized reception, breakrooms and meeting rooms for visitors.
• Ensure building access safety procedures are followed by visitors and staff.
• Support coverage of reception duties with Office Managers as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance requests with facilities personnel and assist with back-up coverage.

Skills

Reception experience

Public relations

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Receptionist serves as the firm's first point of contact, creating a professional and positive impression for clients and visitors. This role manages reception, phones, and host functions while maintaining a courteous and efficient demeanor.

• Open office each morning, following office-specific procedures.
• Answer, screen and transfer all incoming calls. Take messages if requested and transmit via email, voicemail or in person. Represents the firm to clients and personnel, in a highly professional manner.
• Greets clients and other visitors and announces their arrival. Maintains records of all visitors to the firm. Validate parking where applicable.
• Partner with appropriate parties regarding event planning, including requirements, catering, room set-ups, and all other pertinent details for successful meetings.
• Maintains schedules for conference rooms. Coordinates requests for audiovisual, catering, hostess, security, room configuration and signage requirements.
• Receives deliveries to the firm and keeps records on dates and names involved.
• Ensure reception, breakrooms and meeting rooms are clean, organized and presentable for visitors.
• Ensure building and suite access safety and security process and procedures are followed by visitors and firm employees and partners.
• Partner with Office Managers to ensure adequate coverage of reception, host and telephone duties as needed.
• Relays in conjunction with facility management requests for maintenance to the facilities personnel.
• Fills in for absent personnel when needed, depending on office need.
• Maintains professional working relationship with all firm personnel, and all visitors to the firm.
• Place orders for gifts, flowers, etc. on behalf of the firm as approved and requested.
• Manages vendor performance in areas of assigned areas of responsibility as requested; processes and researches invoices as required and maintains vendor and caterer files
• Communication: Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Customer/Client Experience: Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
• Job Knowledge & Technical Skill: Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
• Team Player: Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Two (2) years reception or office administration experience with a professional services organization required; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong public relations skills required to represent the firm in a pleasant and highly professional manner to clients and personnel both in-person and by telephone.
• Time management, organization, and strong judgment to accurately manage workflows and numerous details associated with a wide variety of concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain a pleasant attitude, work and think independently, and resolve conflicts and prioritize.
• May need to flex in working hours as required to complete priority projects or to provide backup coverage for all facets of the services department.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Schedule:

This position is required to be in-office Monday through Friday 8:30 am through 5:00 pm to support business needs.

Compensation:

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

Application Window:

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Monday, October 2, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.