What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant / Receptionist position at Saxton and Stump?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join one of the most innovative, forward-thinking law firms in the country. As a member of the Concierge and Client Services team at Saxton & Stump team, you'll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business, and we've built that into the way we recruit, the way we structure our team, and the way we value customer service.
This individual will ensure that clients have an exceptionally positive experience when working with our organization. This role is highly visible, often serving as the first point of contact between Saxton & Stump and clients visiting or calling our offices. The selected candidate will have a significant impact on the overall client experience and the perception of our brand. A portion of time will be dedicated to administrative support for the firm's attorneys.
Responsibilities
Concierge and Administrative tasks
- Front desk and reception duties, greet clients and visitors with a smile and ensure five-star hospitality is provided during the visit
- Provide legal administrative support to include expense reports, updating master case lists, uploading legal documents and medical records to iManage (electronic filing system), document preparation, assembly of workbooks, scheduling support for trial preparation, drafting correspondence and emails and other administrative tasks as assigned
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages daily
- Assist Concierge Services Manager with scheduling conference rooms and communicating effectively with all team members to ensure schedule coordination.
- Place catering orders for food, beverages, and refreshments as necessary and set up / clean up meeting rooms accordingly.
- Prepare all meeting rooms with proper equipment, technology, and accessories.
- Provide overall office management, such as ordering office supplies and maintaining public spaces, including conference rooms, lobby, and breakrooms.
- Handle file maintenance, including file room organization, closing and thinning files, and coordinating off-site storage.
- Answer and direct incoming calls on a multi-line phone system and assist with responding to inquiries.
- Some planning for events and firm functions
Skills / Experience
Requirements
Compensation
Salary is negotiable, Saxton & Stump offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and the opportunity for professional growth.
