Receptionist/Office Assistant
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Receptionist/Office Assistant position in our Las Vegas Office.
This position is 5 days a week in office.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer telephone and direct calls
- Greet office visitors
- Maintain a neat and professional reception area
- Prepare conference rooms for meetings
- Receive and sort mail deliveries
- E-file court filings in both State and Federal court, in this and other jurisdictions
- Open new matters / process matters for closing
- Provide general secretarial, administrative and clerical support as needed
- Supply requisition and inventory
- Copy, scan and print requests
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a law firm setting or professional office setting
- Strong communication skills; verbal and written
- Familiarity with legal documents and litigation procedures is a plus
- Highly dependable and able to work well in a team environment assisting other staff and attorneys as needed
- Good typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
- Must be well organized
- Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
- Must have exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and a strong ability to prioritize
- Ability to lift legal size boxes of file of 10-20 pounds
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits