Legal Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

2 weeks ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Spherion Full time
The focus of this position is working with and through others, building and maintaining relationships, and working closely and accurately within established guidelines. A faster-than-average pace will be the norm for this position. Detail work is a major focus of the job, and those details need to be handled quickly, correctly, and efficiently.

Responsibilities:
-Triage incoming phone calls from potential and existing clients to determine their needs.
-Provide level 1 support to caller and direct all other calls to the appropriate party.
-Assist walk-in clients, existing and potential.
-Provide administrative support (including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, assisting with meeting prep and other internal/external documents).

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
-Excellent customer service skills and professional telephone etiquette
-Ability to handle diverse client base
-Effective oral and written communication skills to all levels of the organization
-Detail-oriented and extremely organized
-Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
-Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative office role; legal experience preferred
-High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

-Triage incoming phone calls from potential and existing clients to determine their needs.-Provide level 1 support to caller and direct all other calls to the appropriate party.-Assist walk-in clients, existing and potential.-Provide administrative support (including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, assisting with meeting prep and other internal/external documents).

experience

1-4 years

skills

-Excellent customer service skills and professional telephone etiquette-Ability to handle diverse client base-Effective oral and written communication skills to all levels of the organization-Detail-oriented and extremely organized-Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel

qualifications

-Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative office role; legal experience preferred-High School Diploma or Equivalent

education

High School



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