Receptionist

Now Hiring: Receptionist
Location: Olympia, WA | Industry: Legal Office
Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: $24.00/hr

About the Job

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with an established law office in Olympia, WA, to hire a professional, friendly, and dependable Receptionist to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing excellent customer service, and is looking for a long-term career in a professional office environment.

As the first point of contact for clients, you will play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming, and professional experience for everyone who calls or visits the office. In addition to managing the front desk, you will assist with a variety of administrative responsibilities that help keep the office organized and running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is someone who is personable, polished, organized, and comfortable balancing customer service with administrative tasks. This is a business professional environment with a business professional dress code, so professionalism in both appearance and communication is important.

Previous legal experience is not required! The office is happy to train someone who has a strong administrative foundation, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in learning more about the legal field. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills and build a long-term career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet clients and visitors warmly and professionally, creating a positive first impression of the office
• Answer and manage incoming calls using a multi-line phone system
• Take accurate, detailed messages and ensure information is communicated to the appropriate team members
• Monitor and follow up on voicemails in a timely manner
• Provide excellent customer service while assisting clients with general questions and directing inquiries appropriately
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and organized reception area
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, copying, and organizing documents
• Support office staff with correspondence, document preparation, and other administrative needs
• Maintain accurate records and handle confidential client information with discretion
• Balance front desk responsibilities with additional administrative assignments throughout the day
• Prioritize tasks and manage interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Learn office procedures and develop familiarity with legal terminology, documents, and processes over time

What You Bring:

• At least 6 months of recent professional office or administrative experience
• Strong customer service skills with a warm, friendly, and welcoming personality
• Professional appearance, communication skills, and comfort working in a business professional environment
• Experience answering phones and handling multiple incoming calls
• Comfortable using multi-line phone systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, manage interruptions, and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new office systems and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining consistent attendance
• Positive attitude, willingness to help, and ability to work well with a team
• Interest in learning new skills and taking on additional administrative responsibilities
• Desire for a long-term position with an opportunity to learn and grow in the legal field
• Previous legal office experience is a plus, but not required

Why Express?

Express Employment Professionals connects talented people with top local companies and organizations. As an Express associate, you'll also be eligible for:

• Medical coverage that meets ACA requirements
• Washington Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay (after 500 hours and an average of 35 hours/week)

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.

Founded in 1983, Express annually employs more than 566,000 people across over 800 franchise locations worldwide. Our long-term goal is at the heart of our company's vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Our Mission:
To professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network that profit our associates, customers, franchisees, corporate staff, stockholders and communities in which we conduct business.