Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Position Overview

Williams Lea is hiring for a Receptionist for our Boston office. The Receptionist is responsible for covering the reception desk, greeting visitors and providing general clerical office support.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
• 401k retirement savings plan including employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional employee perks and discounts

• Answer incoming calls on a multi‑line phone system in a cordial, professional and timely manner; transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greet clients and visitors with warmth and professionalism; notify employees of visitor arrivals when necessary.
• Provide high‑level services to staff, clients and guests.
• Communicate with manager and client on job or deadline issues; handle additional projects as assigned.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of receptionist, switchboard or administrative assistant experience; preferably in a banking, legal or large corporate environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills to effectively greet and communicate with callers and visitors.
• Willingness to learn in‑depth knowledge of the company to more efficiently handle calls and greet visitors.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Effective and professional communication with co‑workers and clients.
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to multi‑task.

Williams Lea is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Williams Lea is a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing.