Receptionist

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Miami seeks a receptionist to join our team, providing administrative support and coordinating new client engagement. You will greet clients, relay messages, manage schedules, and assist attorneys, paralegals, and staff with clerical tasks.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma, solid organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a competitive hourly rate in the $17–$18 range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level office experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with 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

Judgement and decision making

Office practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ProDoc

Job description

Summary

We are looking for a receptionist to join our team! This individual will work directly with our attorneys, performing a variety of administrative support duties and will be responsible for coordinating new client engagement. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited supervision and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.

Hiring Range

$17-18/hr

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

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

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

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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