Temporary Legal Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Legal Receptionist / Administrative Assistant for a busy criminal defense law office in Eau Claire, WI. The role pays $20.00 per hour and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, full-time temporary with potential part-time opportunity through early November.

You will greet clients, schedule consultations, gather intake information, manage phones, and support front desk and document workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist or administrative support is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Professional and friendly demeanor with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and assist prospective clients.
• Gather intake information from callers.
• Schedule consultations and appointments.
• Welcome and assist visitors at the front desk.
• Manage administrative and customer-facing office tasks.
• Monitor electronic filing notifications.
• Download, rename, save, and distribute legal documents per firm procedures.
• Support daily office operations in a professional law firm environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Reliability

Client-facing

Learning quickly

Job description

Legal Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Assignment with Potential Part-Time Opportunity

A growing criminal defense law firm in Eau Claire is seeking a Legal Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to provide front desk support while a team member is away. This position is expected to run from approximately October 15 through November 6, with the possibility of ongoing part-time employment for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a receptionist, administrative assistant, office assistant, legal assistant, legal receptionist, legal secretary, or customer service professional who enjoys working with people and helping keep an office organized.

What You'll Do

• Answer incoming phone calls and assist prospective clients
• Gather intake information from callers
• Schedule consultations and appointments
• Welcome and assist visitors at the front desk
• Manage administrative and customer-facing office tasks
• Monitor electronic filing notifications
• Download, rename, save, and distribute legal documents according to firm procedures
• Support daily office operations in a professional law firm environment

Training Provided

The selected candidate will receive approximately one week of hands-on training and job shadowing before assuming responsibilities independently. The goal is to ensure a smooth transition and set the employee up for success.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Ability to learn new processes quickly
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment
• Previous experience as a receptionist, front desk receptionist, administrative assistant, office assistant, legal assistant, or legal secretary is helpful but not required

Work Environment

This position works in a busy criminal defense law office. Much of the day involves answering phones, scheduling appointments, assisting prospective clients, and managing electronic document notifications. The ideal candidate enjoys staying organized and providing excellent service.

Dress Code: Business casual. Clean, dark denim is acceptable.

Transferable Experience Welcome

Candidates with previous experience in roles such as Receptionist, Front Desk Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Executive Assistant, Medical Receptionist, Legal Receptionist, Legal Secretary, or Customer Service Representative are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity may be a great fit for someone looking to gain experience in a professional legal office while contributing to a growing and fast-paced team.