Temporary law firm Receptionist- Boston

R W Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

R W Group is seeking a temporary receptionist for its Boston office. You would be the first point of contact for clients, guests, and employees, delivering a welcoming and professional experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include answering multi-line calls, coordinating meetings and catering, arranging room setups, assisting IT with AV needs, maintaining supplies, onboarding new staff, and processing administrative tasks with discretion and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year receptionist experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or other client-facing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, guests, and staff, ensuring a professional first impression.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system and route calls promptly.
• Coordinate catering orders for meetings and events and manage room setups.
• Provide backup support by coordinating AV/tech needs with IT for meetings and events.
• Maintain pantry, visitor office, and conference room supplies and采购等相关物品的记录.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees andCorporate access by issuing temporary badges and access passes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Professionalism

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

22nd July, 2026

Are you a law firm Receptionist? Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a temporary Receptionist to join the Boston office. As the first point of contact for clients, guests, and employees, you would play a critical role in creating a welcoming and seamless experience that reflects the firm's commitment to excellence, professionalism, and client service. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills, and be committed to delivering outstanding service while managing multiple responsibilities with discretion, professionalism, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist clients, guests, and visiting attorneys and staff, ensuring a professional and positive first impression.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system in a courteous and professional manner; route calls and messages promptly to the appropriate attorney or staff member and respond to
• routine inquiries.
• Coordinate catering orders for meetings and events, accommodating a variety of dietary needs.
• Prepare, set up, and break down conference rooms, including arranging beverages, food, supplies, and room configurations for meetings and events.
• Provide backup support by coordinating audiovisual and technology needs with the Information Technology department for meetings and events.
• Maintain inventory of pantry, visitor office, and conference room supplies, including coffee, tea, milk, beverages, and general office supplies.
• Provide backup telephone coverage for other firm offices, as needed.
• Coordinate visitor office and conference room assignments for employees visiting the Boston office and assist with new employee onboarding and departure logistics, as needed.
• Assist the Office Manager by coordinating with building management regarding facility-related service requests, including HVAC, lighting, and other maintenance issues.
• Arrange local transportation for clients, guests, attorneys, and staff, as needed.
• Issue temporary building access credentials to attorneys and staff, coordinate access to firm space, and maintain the Temporary Badge Log.
• Distribute parking validation tickets to clients and guests and maintain associated records.
• Assist with event preparation and cleanup while maintaining marketing and hospitality supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels and proactively communicating replenishment needs.
• Retrieve, sort, document, and distribute incoming mail daily, including researching and resolving unidentified mail.
• Process invoices and expense reimbursements through Emburse.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming reception area, including the seating area, floral arrangements, and reading materials.
• Provide overflow and backup administrative support to the ARC Support team in the Boston office, as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of receptionist experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or other client-facing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff at all levels of the organization with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Strong general administrative and clerical skills.
• Proficiency in operating standard office equipment.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding internal and external client service.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as needed.

Great team. Pay rate range of $25 - 35/hour depending upon experience.