Receptionist - Part-Time

Winthrop; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Winthrop & Weinstine is seeking a friendly and professional receptionist to join its Minneapolis office. This role greets clients, handles front-desk duties, screens calls, and supports attorneys with scheduling and conference room coordination.

A strong emphasis on confidentiality and teamwork is essential. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in reception or customer service, with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years receptionist or customer service-related experience.
• Experience in a legal office (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and guests with a professional and welcoming experience.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls to the appropriate staff or departments.
• Schedule conference rooms and coordinate meeting logistics for attorneys and staff.
• Receive, process, and distribute mail and packages; coordinate with copy/print services.
• Assist with meal and refreshment orders for meetings and events and support firm functions.

Skills

Front desk operations

Customer service

Communications

Scheduling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

At Winthrop, we never settle. Through a collaborative and innovative approach, we rethink what’s possible and solve problems to generate momentum for our clients.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce of talented individuals who embody our mission to bring smart perspectives and practical outcomes to the law. At our core, we believe diversity and inclusion are table stakes and work each day to promote these values through a variety of initiatives, activities and organizations.

Join our nimble force and put the law to work.

Attorneys

Your practice is your business. At Winthrop, we’re cultivating a team of forward-thinking, innovative lawyers who solve problems and generate results for our clients. We’re not your typical law firm. We consistently look for ways to push the boundaries of the law and make it work harder for our clients. We are always interested in bringing on forward-thinkers who will help us in this mission to supplement growing practice areas or add areas of experience.

We believe in creating an environment that fosters development, success and long-term enjoyment of practicing law, while allowing you to assume responsibility and pursue your professional interests. Our office atmosphere is collegial, where attorneys and staff truly enjoy working together to serve our clients’ needs. As a reward for hard work and an enterprising spirit, we offer associates a unique opportunity for early shareholder status and additional compensation. We also sponsor regular formal and informal social and recreational firm-wide activities throughout the year.

Associate Compensation

Our associate compensation system is designed to attract and recruit the top law students throughout the United States and reward those whose productivity contributes to the growth and profitability of the firm. This includes not only a market rate compensation and bonus structure, but also opportunities to participate in activities traditionally reserved for shareholders and to attain early shareholder status.

Summer Associate Program

The Summer Associate program is designed to provide an experience that reflects life at the firm as a lawyer. It is offered to law students after their first or second year, and presents a challenging variety of legal work.

As a summer associate, you’ll prepare agreements, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal documents and be encouraged to attend client meetings, depositions, court hearings, negotiations and closings. You’ll be assigned a mentor who helps you with administrative, professional and personal questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with a number of different attorneys throughout the summer.

You’ll work in different areas of practice throughout your experience, and rather than a formal rotation program, you’ll have significant exposure to a particular practice area, if you so desire.

Almost every summer associate who has received an offer to join the firm has accepted it.

Professional Staff

Our goal at Winthrop is to provide quality service to clients on a daily basis, while mutually supporting the career goals and objectives of our attorneys and staff.

Every member of the team has a role that contributes to our operation and success. We offer career opportunities in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Legal Assistant
• Marketing/Business Development
• Paralegal
• Word Processing

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Id:213

# of Openings:1

Minneapolis, MN

At Winthrop & Weinstine, this position sets a vital first impression and welcoming representative of the Firm. The role greets all visitors, manages incoming phone calls, schedules appointments, and handles essential front-office administrative duties with utmost discretion and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, but not limited to):

• Front Desk Operations: Serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and guests by providing a professional and welcoming experience. Issue visitor badges and parking passes as needed. Maintain a clean, organized and professional reception and lobby area.
• Communications: Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls and inquiries to the appropriate legal staff, attorneys, or departments. Greet clients and guests upon arrival and promptly notify the appropriate personnel. Ensure all communications are handled courteously, professionally, and efficiently.
• Scheduling and Conference Room Coordination: Assist attorneys and Legal Assistants with conference room scheduling and reservations. Coordinate room availability and meeting logistics as needed. Escort or direct clients and guests to the appropriate conference rooms or waiting area.
• Mail & Delivery Services: Receive, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, legal packages, courier deliveries, and other shipments. Coordinate with Copy Services to ensure timely pickup and delivery of packages and documents.
• Meeting and Event Support: Provide backup support for meal and refreshment orders for meetings, client events, and firm functions in the absence of Legal Office Coordinators. Coordinate with the Hospitality team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of food and beverages to designated conference rooms and event locations.
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to change.
• Skill with interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of staff and outside contacts.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
• Excellent attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requires use of office equipment, such as computers, telephones and copiers.
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time.
• Requires lifting of up to 20 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-3 years receptionist or customer service-related experience.

QUALIFICATIONS, PREFERRED:

• Experience in a legal office.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive annual base salary ranging from $44,555 to $55,317 based on a full-time position, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Winthrop & Weinstine reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Winthrop & Weinstine offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular full time employees including health insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Winthrop & Weinstine is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.