Receptionist

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Receptionist to support a busy legal office in Charlotte, North Carolina for 3 day coverage. This position serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors while helping attorneys stay organized through strong administrative support. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage front-desk responsibilities with care and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome clients and guests warmly, maintain a well-organized reception area, and coordinate refreshments to create a positive office experience.

• Provide administrative support to a group of in-office and local attorneys by helping keep daily front-office operations running smoothly.

• Respond to client inquiries and follow up on case status updates in a courteous, timely, and service-focused manner.

• Accept and process client payments received by phone or in person, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and proper handling at all times.

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail distribution so correspondence reaches the appropriate recipients promptly.

• Prepare meeting and conference spaces ahead of scheduled appointments, including arranging materials, water, and light refreshments when needed.

• Use Microsoft Excel for basic tracking, record maintenance, and routine office communication support.

• Answer and route inbound calls through a multi-line phone system, directing callers efficiently to the appropriate contact.

• Balance multiple front-desk priorities in a fast-paced legal setting while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Prior reception, front-desk, or administrative experience is required, ideally in an office environment that values attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a law firm is preferred; exposure to more than one legal practice area would be an advantage.
• Ability to handle a multi-line phone system confidently and direct calls accurately.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and visitors.
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion when working with confidential information and client payments.
• Solid organizational skills and close attention to detail in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking and general office tasks.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing several responsibilities at once with minimal supervision.

Compensation

$19.95-$23.10 Hourly

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