Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a mid‑size Chicago Loop law firm in search of a Receptionist.

• Open the security door on the 28th floor at 8:00 a.m., and log into the phone system (Microsoft Teams). Check for any voicemail calls that have been left. Forward calls to the appropriate parties. Page employees when necessary
• Log in the arrival of any guests who visit the Firm. See that guests and vendors are escorted to the location where their meeting will take place
• Accept deliveries for attorneys and others in the Firm; log all deliveries in the binder kept for that purpose
• Close the phone system and security door at 5:00 p.m.
• Handle special projects as assigned such as mailings, proofreading, page checking, etc.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development credential (GED) required
• Experience operating Microsoft Teams to answer, transfer, and forward calls
• Experience in using Microsoft Outlook or comparable email system
• Experience in locating and using information stored on various computer sites (internet, firm portal page, directories, schedules, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as a receptionist in a law firm or other professional service organization
• Professional appearance; friendly, customer service approach
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy; ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment when no one else is available to help
• Available for overtime, often with little advance notice
• Available for occasional Saturday Reception support
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, reach, twist and push while sitting or standing

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The salary for this position is $50,000 per year. Actual pay will be based on experience, education, job-related knowledge, market indicators and internal pay equity. At NGE cash compensation is a starting point and we offer an exceptional Total Rewards Package for our business professionals. To learn more about the NGE Experience, please visit: