OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Receptionist to provide award-winning customer service to our clients. The ideal candidate should have strong administrative skills with a focus on attention to detail. The day to day duties includes managing office tasks while also answering calls from customers, answering questions and helping visitors. Other responsibilities include taking inventory of office supplies, file management and drafting letters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reception:

• Answer, screen and direct calls to the appropriate individual in a professional manner.
• Makes visitors welcome.

   

  General Office Tasks:

• Files andmaintains records, copies documents, and schedules meetings.

   

  Administrative Tasks

• Sorts and distributes incoming mail, deliveries, faxes and other communications; facilitates the dispersal of outgoing communications.
• E-mailsimportant announcements to other staff members as directed by Office Manager.

   

  Attorney and Staff Support:

• Assists with light overflow of revising legal documents.
• Assists Legal Assistants with producing and disseminating mass mailings.
• Managesoffice calendar.

   

  Other Duties:

• Prepares check requests.
• SubmitsAttorney’s expenses and vendor’s invoices through Chrome River.
• Maintainsandassemblesmarketingmaterials.
• Secures meeting space both inside and outside the office.
• Makes reservations for business lunches or orders in.
• Clears meeting room when finished.
• Tests video and computerequipmentand assists with set-up of video meetings

   

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Precise attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Good organization skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong clerical skills: filing, data entry, basis math calculations and IT acumen
• Writing and proofreading skills
• Some knowledge of legal terms strongly preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ previous experience in a fast paced legal or corporate environment
• Experience as an administrative assistant, secretary or receptionist

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

• 401k and Pension Plan

• 22 PTO Days, 11 Paid Holidays
• Fertility Support Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

• Professional Development Training

• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at 215-979-1000.

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