Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Company Overview

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. "Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence." Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and exceeded $10 billion in gross written premiums.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments:
Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess.

The Receptionist will be responsible for greeting clients and visitors to the office, answering phones, ordering supplies, and sorting and distributing mail. Additionally, the receptionist will work on ad hoc projects as needed, such as assisting the event coordinator with tasks.

• Professionally greet clients and visitors in a positive and helpful manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls in an exceptional, positive, clear manner and direct callers to the appropriate recipient.
• Manage the reception area to ensure effective communication both internally and externally to maintain a professional image.
• Maintain a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform administrative activities to include receiving, sorting, scanning, and distributing incoming mail as well as coordinating pick-up and delivery of express mail and packages.
• Responsible for keeping an inventory of supplies and ordering supplies upon request; keeping supply room neat and organized.
• Regular preparation of employee certificates and mailings.
• Manage the maintenance of the postage machine and supplies.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships as needed.
• Assist colleagues with projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We are seeking a dependable individual with exceptional communication skills, sound judgment and good problem-solving skills, as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Prior experience as a receptionist desired.

• Reception desk experience desired
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable and able to work independently
• Able to follow directions and problem solve
• Competency in MS Office (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.