Receptionist

Our fast growing law firm, Baker Legal Group, LLC, is seeking a an organized, professional, and friendly front desk receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate would have excellent phone etiquette, be detail oriented, have the ability to multitask in a fast paced office environment, exhibit a professional demeanor as the first contact for callers and walk in clients for the firm, and exhibit the empathy required in the practice of family and estate law. While the ideal candidate would have some experience working for a law firm, in customer service, or an office environment, it is not a mandatory requirement as training will be provided to the right candidate.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, in our office in Califon, New Jersey. Strong writing and grammatical skills required, as well as the ability to use Microsoft Word, Adobe, Google Drive, and Excel required. Experience with the legal case management software MyCase and the New Jersey Courts online platforms E-Courts and JEDS a plus. Our law firm has grown exponentially since its founding in 2020 and there is room for advancement for the right candidate. NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter addressed to Marisa Baker, Esquire to employment@blgnj.com.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and engage in telephone communication with clients, court staff and other offices
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence and discovery requests
• Handle the mail physical mail
• Maintain and organize physical files
• Maintain and organize some digital files
• Prepare emails and correspondence
• Maintain office neat and organized
• Order and maintain all office supplies
• Assist with the preparation and assembly of documents to be filed with the court
• Go to post office and courier service drop locations as/when needed.
• File/retrieve documents at/from county court or clerks offices as/when needed
• Maintain all bar association and other marketing or legal practice memberships current for all lawyers
• Notarize signatures if/as needed (test costs to be paid by the law firm)
• Conduct some personal errands for the law firm owner, such as picking up dry cleaning and prescriptions or making personal appointments for the law firm owner

Qualifications

• One or more years of customer service experience is preferred
• Previous experience as a receptionist or in a law firm is preferred
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Familiar with computers and software listed above
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills, including written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Califon, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20