Receptionist

AppleOne Employment Services; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a polished Receptionist for a busy law firm in Orange, CA. You will be the first point of contact, greet clients, screen calls, and support front office operations in a direct hire role.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of administrative experience, excellent communication and organization, and a professional appearance. This on-site position offers a stable environment with a focus on client service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative/front desk experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, clients, and guests with professionalism and a welcoming front office presence.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls while taking accurate messages as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate conference room usage for meetings and appointments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distribution, and preparation.
• Maintain the reception area and support smooth day-to-day front office operations.
• Provide general administrative support to help ensure a professional and organized office environment.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Time management

Job description

Job Summary

A busy, professional law firm in Orange, CA is seeking a polished and dependable Receptionist to support front office operations in a direct hire role. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional with 1 to 2 years of experience who enjoys being the first point of contact, creating a welcoming client experience, and helping a fast-paced office run smoothly.

The Receptionist will represent the firm with professionalism, strong etiquette, and a service-focused mindset. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, communication, organization, and maintaining a polished front office presence. Candidates can expect a professional legal office environment where teamwork, reliability, and strong client service are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, clients, and guests with professionalism and a welcoming front office presence.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls while taking accurate messages as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate conference room usage for meetings and appointments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distribution, and preparation.
• Maintain the reception area and support smooth day-to-day front office operations.
• Provide general administrative support to help ensure a professional and organized office environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $23 to $25 per hour.
• Job type: Direct hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: 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.