What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Receptionist position at Friedman Vartolo LLP?
The Company
Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.
We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.
The Position
Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking an experienced receptionist to join our rapidly growing team. As the first point of contact for our clients, court personnel, visitors, and staff, the receptionist's role is critical for providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive image of the firm. This position requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
Responsibilities
- Management of front-desk operations, including but not limited to greeting visitors, maintaining security and process service procedures, and accepting courier service.
- Answering high-volume phone calls, screening, and transferring calls to appropriate individuals within the firm.
- Manage firm's digital voicemail and fax inbox.
- Collaborating with other administrative staff to ensure seamless operations and support.
- Assisting with general office duties and projects as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in a receptionist, office assistant, or similar administrative role.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and general law firm operations preferred.
- Strong technical proficiency with office software and administrative systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm, professional, and composed in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
The firm offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k and gym/fitness membership reimbursement.
ADA Compliance
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@friedmanvartolo.com to request an accommodations.
Location
Garden City, NY office.