Receptionist – Personal Injury Department, Wilmington, DE
Morris James LLP, a leading Delaware law firm, seeks a Receptionist to join its Personal Injury Practice Group in its Wilmington, Delaware office. The ideal candidate is a friendly and professional individual who will provide a positive impression of the firm when interacting with clients/guests both on the telephone and in person. This position requires an applicant to have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and proficiency in word processing. Additionally, this office interacts with a significant number of bilingual (English/Spanish-speaking) clients.
The hours for this position are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. This is a full-time, in-person, non-exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
Meet and greet clients, guests, and vendors and contact the appropriate attorney, paralegal, legal assistant accordingly
Answer telephone; screen and direct calls; take and relay messages to appropriate attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant
Provide general clerical support; scan medical records to paralegals, retrieve faxes, scan, copy, and email documents
Ensure reception area and conference rooms are neat and presentable with appropriate materials/supplies
Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries
Assist with ordering office supplies
Assist attorneys and colleagues as needed
Assemble new client packets, create settlement bags
Skills:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful
Strong client-service-centered approach and positive attitude
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational/multi-tasking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of clients & professionals in person, by email, and telephone to provide information with tact and diplomacy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidential information
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement to work independently as
appropriate and as a member of a team
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a receptionist in a legal or professional
services firm, personal injury experience is preferred
Must be computer savvy and possess strong word processing skills with
proficiency in Microsoft 365 products (Word, Outlook)
Professional appearance and friendly disposition
Experience with FileVine is a plus
WHY JOIN US?
If you enjoy working as a team member and possess initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be a great fit for this position. In addition to providing an excellent and flexible work environment, we offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and Profit-Sharing, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, numerous Firm-Paid Holidays, a Wellness Program and more. Morris James LLP is a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with a
commitment to excellence receive the opportunity and support they need to be effective and grow as professionals.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit resume and salary requirements directly to careers@morrisjames.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Morris James LLP is an equal opportunity employer.