Employment Opportunity

Full-Time Legal Receptionist

Peoria, Illinois Office

Lefante Law Offices, P.C. is seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organized Full-Time Receptionist to join our busy and growing law firm in downtown Peoria.

Our firm focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. The receptionist will play an important role in creating a positive experience for our clients and visitors while providing essential administrative support to our legal team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in being dependable, organized, and professional.

Responsibilities

The Receptionist will be responsible for a variety of front-office and administrative duties, including:

  • Greeting clients, visitors, and guests in a professional and welcoming manner
  • Answering, screening, and directing incoming telephone calls
  • Taking accurate messages and ensuring timely communication with attorneys and staff
  • Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars
  • Responding to client inquiries and providing excellent customer service
  • Assisting with incoming and outgoing mail, email, and correspondence
  • Maintaining an organized and professional reception area
  • Assisting with scanning, copying, filing, and document preparation
  • Opening and distributing mail and other correspondence
  • Assisting with maintaining accurate client and case information
  • Communicating with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, and other outside parties as needed
  • Providing general administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and office staff
  • Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Performing other administrative duties as needed to support the office

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • A friendly, professional, and positive demeanor
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy environment
  • Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Computer and technology proficiency
  • The ability to learn new software and office systems quickly
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
  • A professional appearance and attitude

Prior legal or receptionist experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with strong customer service, administrative, communication, or office experience are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

  • Full-time, immediate employment opportunity
  • The opportunity to work with a busy and growing law firm
  • A professional and team-oriented work environment
  • The opportunity to gain experience in the legal field
  • Compensation commensurate with experience

How to Apply

If you are a motivated, organized, and personable professional who enjoys helping others and working as part of a team, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to agregory@lefantelaw.com for consideration.

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