Legal Receptionist/Scheduler

Tampa, FL

Our client is seeking a Receptionist/Scheduler with law firm experience and/or a strong interest in family law. This position requires a candidate with empathy and compassion to guide clients through life's most challenging moments. 

Responsibilities

  • Duties include welcoming clients and guests, coordinating front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls
  • This role has a lot of client interaction, so a positive approach is essential to ensure guests are welcomed and assisted positively
  • There are also some administrative components to this position, including scheduling appointments
  • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
  • Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
  • Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and materials
  • Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
  • Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries
  • Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
  • Update calendars and schedule meetings
  • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing
  • Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload

Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Proven work experience as a receptionist, front office representative, or similar role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Hands-on experience with standard office equipment
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Customer service attitude

Benefits

  • Employer paid health and long-term disability
  • Usual work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a thirty-minute lunch
  • Overtime work may sometimes be required
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 8 hour shift

About Zerega Consulting:

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.