Receptionist

Soni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni Resources in New York, NY is seeking a Legal Receptionist to serve as the initial point of contact for clients, attorneys, and professionals at the firm’s headquarters.

The role emphasizes professional front-desk operations, scheduling management, and collaboration with legal staff to ensure seamless daily operations and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years receptionist/administrative experience in a professional setting.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, executives, and senior staff.
• Experience with scheduling, calendar management, conference room coordination, and MS Office.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct clients, visitors, attorneys, and professionals to create a strong first impression.
• Answer, screen, and route calls and inquiries professionally.
• Manage conference room, meeting space, and training room reservations.
• Coordinate visitor logistics and reception-area operations while ensuring security.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to support daily operations and special projects.

Skills

Client service

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scheduling platform

Job description

Soni Resources is seeking a Legal Receptionist to support a premier global law firm at its New York headquarters. This highly visible role serves as the first point of contact for clients, attorneys, and business professionals. The ideal candidate will bring a strong client-service mindset, experience in a professional services environment, and the ability to manage front-office operations with professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet, welcome, and direct clients, visitors, attorneys, and business professionals while creating a professional first impression.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls and inquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Manage conference room, meeting space, and training room reservations through the firm's scheduling platform.
• Coordinate visitor logistics, meeting support, and reception-area operations while maintaining office security procedures.
• Partner with attorneys, administrative staff, and office services teams to support daily office operations and special projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience within a law firm, professional services, financial services, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, executives, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with scheduling, calendar management, conference room coordination, and Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Compensation

Compensation: $25-$28/ Hour

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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