Receptionist

Morgan & Morgan; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a friendly receptionist to join our Raleigh office. You will greet clients, manage front desk tasks, coordinate new client engagement, and provide essential administrative support to our attorneys and staff.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with an hourly hiring range of $16/hour. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic office experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry level office experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients as they arrive and direct them appropriately.
• Provide basic information about the firm’s services and attorneys’ availability.
• Collect preliminary client information and relay it to lawyers or assistants.
• Answer phones, transfer calls, and relay messages.
• Maintain tidiness of conference rooms and shared spaces.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Professionalism

Judgment & decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ProDoc

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/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
• 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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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.

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