Receptionist

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Temporary Receptionist for a law firm in Highland Park. The role focuses on front-desk professionalism, client-focused service, and administrative support to attorneys and staff.

The ideal candidate will greet clients, manage calls, coordinate meetings (including Zoom), handle mail and documents, and assist with general office operations to ensure a smoothly run front desk.

Qualifications

• Experience as a law firm receptionist or professional front-desk role.
• Polished, client-service oriented demeanor with strong communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word; basic office tech

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, visitors and vendors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Manage conference room scheduling and setup; coordinate Zoom meetings.
• Sort, scan, and distribute mail and legal documents; process courier requests.
• Monitor shared email and assist with administrative tasks as needed.
• Support attorneys and staff with overflow projects and records management.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Client service

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Are you an experienced law firm receptionist who thrives in a professional, client-focused environment? Our client, a respected law firm in Highland Park, is seeking a polished and detail-oriented Temporary Receptionist to serve as the face of the office and provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with clients, managing a busy front desk, and ensuring daily office operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, visitors, and vendors with professionalism and courtesy
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls
• Manage conference room scheduling, meeting setup, and cleanup
• Coordinate Zoom meetings and assist with conference room technology
• Receive, sort, scan, and distribute incoming mail, deliveries, and legal documents
• Process outgoing mail, courier requests, and FedEx shipments
• Monitor and manage shared office email communications
• Order and maintain office supplies and ensure common areas remain organized and presentable
• Support attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and administrative staff with overflow projects
• Assist with document preparation, scanning, filing, photocopying, and records management
• Process payments, expense requests, and other administrative transactions as needed
• Coordinate meal orders for meetings and firm events
• Assist visiting attorneys and provide general office support
• Handle special projects and perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Prior experience working as a receptionist in a law firm
• Professional, polished, and client-service-oriented demeanor
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing demands

The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, and highly organized, with the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced legal environment. You take pride in creating a welcoming experience for clients while providing exceptional administrative support to the team.

Available immediately for a temporary opportunity in Highland Park.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you!Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)