Receptionist PAO

Norris McLaughlin, P.A.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is seeking a professional Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant for our Allentown, NJ office. This in-person role involves answering phones, greeting visitors, managing conference room bookings, and supporting daily office tasks during a standard Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Requirements include a High School Diploma (some college OK) and strong communication, organization, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or some college.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and transfer calls on a multi-line system.
• Greet visitors and manage deliveries.
• Reserve conference rooms and maintain calendar; assist with office tasks.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Phone etiquette

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

Norris McLaughlin Law Firm is seeking a professional, organized, and dependable Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant to join our Allentown, NJ office. In this welcoming, service-focused role, you will help support the day-to-day needs of the office by answering phones and transferring phone calls on multi-line phone system, greeting visitors, accepting deliveries, reserving conference rooms, maintaining meeting reservation calendar, assisting with lunch catering for office events, typing, filing, and performing general office tasks. Previous office experience is helpful. This is a full-time, in-person position, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We offer medical benefits, a 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform other administrative duties as assigned in support of attorneys and Human Resources Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Clear and professional communication.
• Ability to multitask in busy situations.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• A welcoming, service-oriented approach.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma required/some college

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit for extended period.
• Able to lift at least twenty pounds.

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, reports, and other written materials.
• Ability to analyze a problem and suggest potential solutions.
• Ability to focus on a task despite frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions:

• Employees will be working inside a temperature-controlled office building.

At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.

The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

You must fill out and complete the online application to be considered for this position. Please remember to attach your cover letter and resume to your online application.