Legal Receptionist
Reports To: Paralegal / Legal Manager
Location: Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Job Type: Full-time, In Person
Position Summary
We are seeking a professional, organized, and dependable Legal Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our law office. The ideal candidate will greet clients, manage incoming calls and correspondence, schedule appointments, and provide administrative support to the legal team.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
- Schedule client appointments, meetings, and consultations.
- Maintain the reception area and ensure it remains clean and welcoming.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail, deliveries, and legal correspondence.
- Assist with filing, scanning, copying, and organizing legal documents and case files.
- Maintain accurate client contact information and appointment records.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other parties as directed by the legal team.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and office management.
- Handle confidential client information with discretion and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Professional phone etiquette and a welcoming demeanor.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Prior receptionist, administrative, or legal-office experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with case-management software is a plus.
Benefits
Additional Requirements
- At least one year of Microsoft Office experience preferred.
- Ability to reliably commute to Kew Gardens, NY 11415 is required.
- Candidates who need to relocate must be able to do so before their start date.
- This is an in-person position.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
