Receptionist

Overview

Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties, and a multitude of sub-specialties. Our attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to our clients’ unique needs.

Through interaction among our practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines.

We have built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on our ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale.

With over 50 offices across the nation, our attorneys reflect the communities in which they live. Lewis Brisbois' culture has fostered a diverse group of professionals committed to promoting the best interests of our clients, our communities, and the legal profession.

We support diversity in communities across the nation through new and ongoing relationships with minority and women-owned businesses.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution and PTO.

We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborate team.

The Kansas City office is seeking a receptionist with law firm experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following : receive and record oral information from telephone callers or in person, and then communicate it to attorneys and staff.

Operate a multi-line telephone console in order to relay incoming and outgoing calls, welcome all guests and notify attorneys and / or staff of their arrival.

Direct telephone calls to appropriate attorneys and staff. Meet and greet clients and visitors to the law office and ensures proper clearance and routing of such parties in accordance with firm policies;

notify supervisor of difficult situations. Notify building security of all visitors and grant them access to the suite, if needed.

Ensure guests are directed to coat closets and restrooms, offered beverages and are comfortable in the reception area. Receive and record deliveries to the firm and / or individuals in the firm and routes them accordingly to the proper recipient.

Work with the Facilities Coordinator to maintain conference room schedule. Maintain neatness of lobby and reception area.

Responsibilities

Job specifications / requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in a similar position, preferable within a law firm environment
• Ability to handle telephone calls and visitors, lift telephone books and small delivery packages, operate telephone equipment and record messages.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position

Qualifications

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