Receptionist

Description

Bennett, Tueller, Johnson & Deere is looking for a Receptionist to join our administrative team. The receptionist is the first point of contact for our clients, visitors, attorneys, and staff and plays a key role in the firm's daily operations.

Schedule
This is a full-time, in-office position: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. The receptionist opens the office each morning and covers the front desk throughout the day. Hours worked over 40 per week are paid at time-and-a-half. 

What you'll do

• Welcome clients and visitors and maintain a positive front-desk experience
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Manage calendars and shared inboxes
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Prepare conference rooms and coordinate food orders for meetings
• Support firm events and assist with administrative projects

Who we're looking for

• Dependable and punctual — you show up on time, every day
• Professional, warm, and welcoming in person and on the phone
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Someone who treats every task, big or small, as a chance to contribute and provide excellent service
• Interest in the legal field is a plus — this role can be a stepping stone toward becoming a Junior Legal Assistant, and we invest in our people

What we offer

• Starting pay: $18/hour, with weekly overtime pay for hours over 40   
• PTO starting at 18 days per year
• Benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, 401k and HSA
•  Training and development
• Opportunity to learn and grow in the legal field — this role can be a stepping stone toward becoming a Junior Legal Assistant, and we invest in our people 
• Firm events and a supportive, collaborative team

Requirements

 Requirements

• Available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the office — this schedule is firm, and the desk must be covered and ready by 8:00 a.m. sharp
• Excellent attendance and punctuality — the front desk cannot go uncovered
• Genuinely enjoys greeting clients, visitors, vendors, attorneys, and staff in a warm, professional manner
• Comfortable answering and directing calls on a multi-line phone
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks
• Willing to pitch in wherever needed: mail and deliveries, calendars and shared inboxes, conference rooms, food orders, office supplies, firm events, and administrative projects
• Positive attitude and a high standard of service
• Prior receptionist, administrative, clerical, or law firm experience preferred
• Microsoft Office experience preferred