Receptionist; Austin, Texas

Essential Job Functions

• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls; takes messages.
• Determines the purpose of each person's visit, contacts the Firm member who can assist and directs the person to the appropriate location.
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Manage, clean and organize the front desk.
• Performs administrative and clerical support tasks.
• Performs basic filing and recordkeeping.
• Performs additional clerical or administrative duties, as needed or assigned.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of relevant work experience.

• Strong grammar, spelling and general math skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong proficiency at multi-tasking
• Punctuality and dependability
• Has knowledge of office procedures and operation of office machines such as copiers, scanners and fax machines

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Superior computer skills and knowledge
• Proactive work ethic
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written communication

• Sitting at a computer most of the day
• On the job training
• Performance assessment within the first 60 days of employment
• Annual performance reviews
• Reporting to department supervisor and litigation manager
• Must be able to work in person 37.50 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  - Monday
  - Friday

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.