Receptionist

Wilson Sonsini; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Receptionist for our San Francisco office. This role serves as the face of the firm, providing professional and courteous client and visitor interaction and supporting essential office operations.

The position reports to the Office Administrator and may include tasks such as booking conference rooms, registering visitors, managing access cards, and assisting with invoices and other admin projects. Onsite Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Professional telephone etiquette required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Must be able to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and transfer internally and externally using Microsoft Teams.
• Greet and assist clients, guests, vendors, and employees.
• Ensure all visitors are registered in the visitor management system and with building security.
• Schedule internal conference rooms and arrange for catering and technical equipment when necessary.
• Assist with conference room setup including food, beverages, and special requests.
• Oversee onsite meetings to ensure smooth operations and address guest requests.
• Assist with booking visiting attorney offices when necessary.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Wilson Sonsini has an immediate opening for a full-time Receptionist in our San Francisco office. This is an important role as the Receptionist is the face of the firm and will need to present a professional and courteous image to internal and external customers and clients and will provide support to ensure that their requests are addressed.

This position will also provide support and report to the Office Administrator, which may include booking conference rooms, welcoming visitors checking into the San Francisco office, tracking building access cards, assisting with hoteling offices, uploading invoices to the internal accounts payable database, preparing weekly administrative forms and other administrative projects as assigned.

This position is onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM or 9:00AM - 6:00PM.

Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming calls and transfer internally and externally using Microsoft Teams
• Greet and assist clients, guests, vendors, and employees
• Ensure all visitors are registered in the visitor management system and with building security
• Schedule internal conference rooms and arrange for catering and technical equipment when necessary
• Assist with conference room set up as requested with food, beverages, and any other special requests
• Oversight of onsite meetings to ensure everything is running smoothly and addressing requests from visiting guests
• Assist with booking visiting attorney offices when necessary

Qualifications:

• Experience of 1+ years is required
• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must demonstrate professional telephone etiquette, and excellent verbal and written communication as well as the ability to communicate with all levels of employees throughout the firm in an effective, pleasant, and professional manner
• Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environment and must exercise extraordinary discretion and maintain client and attorney confidentiality
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new business practices and software as needed
• Possess excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) are required
• Must be flexible and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred
• Ability to work overtime occasionally and adjust schedule as needed

The primary location for this job posting is in San Francisco.

The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $24.52 - $33.17 per hour.

The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). careers.wsgr.com

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility.

For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.

Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.

We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.

Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide.

• Austin, TX
• Boston, MA
• Boulder, CO
• Brussels, Belgium
• Century City, CA
• Hong Kong
• London
• Los Angeles, CA
• New York, NY
• Palo Alto, CA
• Salt Lake City, UT
• San Diego, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Shanghai (China)
• Washington, D.C.
• Wilmington, DE