Receptionist

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Plantation, FL is seeking a receptionist to join our team. This position will work directly with attorneys, performing administrative duties and coordinating new client engagement to ensure smooth front-desk operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited supervision, and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM; Hiring Range: $16-17/hr.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry-level office experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and determine purpose of visit.
• Provide initial information about services and lawyer availability.
• Collect preliminary client information to determine case histories.
• Record information and forward to lawyers or staff.
• Handle calls and messages using PABX and transfer system.
• Process incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Manage office supplies and liaise with vendors.
• Ensure conference rooms and shared spaces are tidy for meetings.
• Assist attorneys and staff with clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Office multitasking

Prioritization

Telephone etiquette

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Hiring Range: $16-17/hr

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