Legal Receptionist

To ensure success as a legal receptionist, you should exhibit excellent communication skills and competency in general office administration. Outstanding legal receptionists are polished professionals who create a positive first impression.

• Welcoming clients and visitors upon arrival at reception.
• Answering, screening, and forwarding phone calls in a professional manner.
• Assisting clients and visitors with the location of legal staff.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Observing business etiquette, and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Directing the flow of mail, faxes, and deliveries to reach the intended recipients.
• Ordering and replenishing office supplies.
• Managing the maintenance and repair of office equipment.
• Assisting with copying, scanning, faxing, emailing, note-taking, and travel bookings.
• Preparing meeting facilities, and arranging refreshments, if required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal qualification in office administration, secretarial work, or related training.
• Qualification in paralegal studies or similar preferred.
• Prior experience as a legal receptionist will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with legal terms, legal documents, and filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with word processing, spreadsheets, printers, copiers, scanners, faxes, and appointment scheduling and call forwarding systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.