Receptionist - Los Angeles

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Receptionist to create a welcoming front desk for clients, visitors, attorneys, and staff. The role requires in-office attendance five days a week and entails phone handling, greeting guests, scheduling, and general admin support.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years in a legal or professional services setting, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or administrative training preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in a legal or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with phone and visitor management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, including answering and routing phone calls, managing voicemails, greeting guests, and validating parking.
• Maintain a professional, organized reception area and common spaces, ensuring areas are tidy and well-stocked.
• Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Prepare and process expense reports, reimbursement requests, and payment submissions in line with firm procedures.
• Coordinate building and parking access for new hires and departing employees; liaise with HR and Office Management on onboarding and office setup.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Phone/Visitor management systems

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking a full-time Receptionist to join its Los Angeles office. The Receptionist will play a key role in creating a professional and welcoming environment for clients, visitors, attorneys, and staff while providing administrative and office support.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 8-hour-per-day position located in our Los Angeles office. The position requires in-office attendance five days per week to support the daily operations of the office and ensure excellent client service.

Description of Responsibilities

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, including answering and routing phone calls, managing voicemails, greeting guests, and validating parking.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming reception area and common office spaces, ensuring all areas are tidy and well-stocked.
• Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Prepare and process expense reports, reimbursement requests, and payment submissions in accordance with firm procedures.
• Act as a liaison with building management and the parking office, submitting maintenance or access requests as needed.
• Coordinate building and parking access for new hires and departing employees.
• Work closely with HR and Office Management on new hire onboarding and office setup logistics.
• Provide general administrative support, including conference room scheduling, meeting preparation, mail distribution, and courier coordination.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or administrative training preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in a legal or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with phone and visitor management systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven reliability, discretion, and commitment to maintaining a professional front-office presence.

Compensation

The annual compensation range for this position is $55,000.00 to $70,000.00. The salary offered within this range will be based on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; and commuter benefits, including parking or public transportation assistance.

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Notice to Search Firms and Staffing Agencies

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third parties. Submission of a candidate’s resume or profile does not establish any obligation on the part of the firm to pay a fee.

All candidate referrals and resumes must be submitted directly to [e-mail] pursuant to a prior written agreement with the firm. Resumes sent to attorneys or other firm personnel will not be considered authorized submissions. Search firms interested in establishing a relationship with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP may contact [e-mail] for consideration.