Receptionist

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Receptionist Details:

Put your excellent customer service skills to work at Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States.  We currently have an opening for a Receptionist role in our Portland office. 

If you enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle day-to-day work challenges while adjusting to multiple demands and priorities, then this may be your next opportunity!  

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the office.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answer a multiple line phone system promptly and courteously, manage calls by routing them to the proper extensions across multiple office locations


• Supports continuity among work team by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs


• Assist visitors and announce their arrival by immediately notifying appropriate personnel


• Escort or direct visitors and clients to conference rooms as appropriate


• Interacts with visitors in a polite, friendly and professional manner


• Monitor visitors and vendors for security purposes and understand security procedures


• Maintain conference rooms and administration calendars


• Assist Attorneys with various tasks, i.e. outside reservations and scheduling couriers 


• Deal professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels


• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate mature behavior and judgment in dealing with delicate situations


• Handle administrative tasks and duties 


• Represent the Firm’s professional image by maintaining a neat and organized appearance at the reception desk and surrounding areas


• Assist in supplies and catering ordering, setup, and clean up as needed 


• Multitask and prioritize as necessary to meet office needs

 Experience and Qualifications: 

• At least 2 years of experience in an office professional environment 


• Essential to have a professional appearance, enthusiastic attitude, and clear and courteous telephone voice


• Communicate clearly, tactfully, and professionally with all lawyers, other employees and visitors to the office


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines


• Ability to work under pressure, respond quickly to changing demands and be self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as part of a team


• Proactive problem solver with proven ability to provide thoughtful solutions with ease


• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)


• Position may be physical at times and requires walking with a food cart, bending, lifting, and standing and ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds 

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.   Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.