What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP?
Position Summary:
The receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors and callers. The receptionist represents the highly professional image of the Firm by creating a positive interaction with every attorney, staff member, client, visitor, and caller. The position handles a large volume of calls while greeting guests and performing various administrative tasks. The ability to engage professionally and politely with visitors is essential. The receptionist has primary responsibility for scheduling conference rooms and coordinating meetings and other hospitality services. Remote work/hybrid schedule is not available for this position due to the essential in-office job functions.
Essential Functions:
- Greet visitors entering and leaving the office
- Offer beverages to guests and assist with parking validations
- Answer multi-line phone system and forward calls to appropriate individuals
- Coordinate workspace for visiting attorneys and staff
- Send email announcing visiting attorneys and staff at least one day prior to their scheduled arrival
- Accept deliveries
- Manage conference room space using Resource Schedular
- Work closely with personnel in Hostess, Facilities, office services and IT to support and
- coordinate various activities within the office
- Coordinate virtual meetings between offices using various technology platforms (e.g., Zoom,
- WebEx)
- Always maintain neat and clean appearance of reception area
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
Experience
- 1-2 years’ experience in a professional office environment; Law Firm experience preferred
Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Accuracy, attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
- Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Various physical activity may be required
Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Office: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Chattanooga, TN 37402 (Required)
Work Location: In person