What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Central Jersey Legal Services?
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a bi-lingual Spanish and English Receptionist for its Trenton office.
Who We Are: Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an independent part of a network of civil legal aid providers. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary.
Requirements: Bilingual or multilingual: English & Spanish required. High school graduate or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Should have a working knowledge of interviewing techniques. Familiarity of social service agency functions is desirable. Able to accurately type 30-40 words per minute. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize telephones.
Job Description: Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Receptionist is responsible for incoming telephone calls, screening potential clients, receiving clients and visitors, record keeping, mail distribution and some typing. Answering calls, notifying staff members when they receive a call and routing all telephone messages. This job will also include: Greeting each appropriate client or visitor who enters the office, and determining the nature of the visitor's business with the office. Notifying staff member when they receive a visitor. Receiving clients and visitors and insuring that no unauthorized person enters the office without being referred to a specific employee. Sorting, date stamping and distributing incoming mail and other material. Responsible for the reception area. Responsible for preliminary client intake forms. Clerical tasks including light typing, light recordkeeping, filing and other general office support functions as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $41,047 - $65,237
We are seeking to fill position listed above immediately. Email resume, a description of your education and/or experience in each language, and references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,047.00 - $65,237.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,047 - $65,237