What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at MITCHELL WILLIAMS SELIG GATES & WOODYARD?
Job Details
Description
About Mitchell Williams:
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a corporate law firm built on integrity and trust, backed by a responsive team of attorneys and legal support staff. With offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas, our attorneys and legal support staff work together across the Firm, leveraging deep resources and experience to deliver exceptional service to our valued clients.
Our firm values define who we are. Since our founding in 1954, our Firm remains strongly rooted in the values and tradition of excellence established by H. Maurice Mitchell. Our attorneys and staff uphold these values by developing deep relationships with our clients and the communities we serve. We focus on delivering exceptional legal service to our clients which is supported by our positive and collaborative culture. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession and in our larger communities.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for greeting clients and other visitors to the firm and directing them to the appropriate attorney or staff member. The receptionist is also responsible for answering and routing incoming telephone calls through the switchboard. Responsibilities have been added to this position to provide versatility.
This position functions under the general supervision of the Administrative Director. Working contacts include all attorneys and staff, clients, vendors, etc.
Principal Duties:
Principal duties of this position include the following:
- Greeting and directing clients and other visitors to the firm.
- Answering and routing all incoming calls through the switchboard.
- Scheduling use of conference rooms.
- Maintaining a log of appointments and activities for the firm and preparing a monthly calendar of these events for firm-wide distribution.
- Performing routine clerical duties, e.g., typing labels, envelopes, etc.; selling postage stamps; logging all incoming deliveries; etc.
- Performing other duties as required.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for this position include a high school diploma and at least one year of previous experience as a receptionist/switchboard operator. A typing speed of 40 wpm and the ability to operate other standard office equipment are also required.
