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Seward & Kissel LLP · 4 hours ago

Reception Administrative Assistant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Seward & Kissel LLP is a law firm seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to perform responsible and confidential duties while organizing workflow. The role involves direct interaction with attorneys and clients, managing communications, and supporting office operations in a team-oriented environment.

ConsultingFinanceLegal

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Must be able to ascertain matters of priority and urgency and be able to respond in a quick and efficient manner; use initiative and judgment to minimize the effect in a lawyer's absence and refer matters to appropriate delegated authority

Answer and screen incoming calls and relay messages to appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner; greet/assist/refer clients in person, scheduling and arranging conference calls

Attend all mandatory training classes which include, but are not limited to, technology, and or seminars as instructed by the Firm

Maintain an understanding of the Firm’s objectives, including policies and procedures

Ability to input daily time entries, expense reimbursements and disbursement requests and process them in CHROME

Maintain and update the calendars for attorneys, including meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities

Prepare materials for distribution via U.S. mail, fax, courier, messenger, or other means of delivery

Perform special projects for attorneys and legal assistants

Ability to respond to the needs of the Firm by being flexible with hours, assignments, and overtime

Ability to provide courteous customer assistance to all internal and external clients

Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality

Qualification

MS OfficeDocument managementTime entryTyping skillsLaw firm experienceTelephone skillsLanguage skills

Required

Must be able to work 5 days on-site

Must possess strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel), document management, time entry, strong typing and filing skills, telephone skills, and language skills (including grammar, spelling, etc.)

Minimum of 3 years' experience