Receptionist

HKG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb is seeking a skilled receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and callers. You will provide exceptional customer service, handle administrative tasks, and support office management to keep the firm running smoothly.

The role requires Spanish fluency, strong communication, and solid experience with Microsoft Office. A high school diploma is required, with additional office administration training a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience as a Receptionist or in a similar capacity (preferably in legal or professional service).
• Proficiency in office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls, take accurate messages, and provide basic information as needed.
• Warmly greet clients, visitors, and callers while maintaining professional demeanor.
• Keep the reception area tidy and organized, creating a welcoming environment.
• Facilitate clear communication between clients and our legal professionals.
• Handling mail and other light administrative duties as required.

Skills

Spanish fluency

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ositionOverview

AsaReceptionistatHarrisKeenanandGoldfarb,youwillplayacrucialroleinprovidingexceptionalcustomerservice,administrativesupport,andofficemanagementassistancetoensuretheefficientandprofessionaloperationofthefirmasthefirstpointofcontactforclients,visitors,andcallers.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Answeranddirectincomingcalls,takeaccuratemessages,andprovidebasicinformationasneeded.
• Warmlygreetclients,visitors,andcallerswhilemaintainingprofessionaldemeanor.
• Keepthereceptionareatidyandorganized,creatingawelcomingenvironment.
• Facilitateclearcommunicationbetweenclientsandourlegalprofessionals.
• Handlingmail,otherlightorganizationalandadministrativedutiesasrequired.

Requirements:

• FluencyinSpanishstronglypreferred.
• 8+yearsofexperienceasaReceptionist(orinasimilarcapacity)-preferablyinalegalorotherprofessionalservice.
• Proficiencyinofficesoftwareapplications(e.g.,MicrosoftOfficeSuite).
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Strongorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail.
• Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.Additionaleducationortraininginofficeadministrationisaplus.

Compensation:

$22-26 per hour, commensurate with experience.

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb 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.