Legal Administrative Assistant
12 days ago
Livingston
Administrative Assistant / Reception Services The Administrative Assistant / Reception Services professional is the first point of contact for the firm and plays a key role in delivering an exceptional client and visitor experience. This position provides comprehensive support across reception, concierge, conference, and administrative functions in a fast-paced professional office environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a polished and professional demeanor. Location: Onsite, 5 days per week in Livingston, NJ Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Key Responsibilities Reception Services • Serve as the primary point of contact, creating a professional and welcoming experience for all guests, • Greet, register, and direct visitors to appropriate offices or meeting spaces, • Answer and route incoming calls via a multi-line phone system, • Issue temporary badges and vendor access passes, • Maintain and update visitor information in the management system, • Escalate medical emergencies and security concerns to appropriate personnel, • Coordinate parking validation and car service reservations, • Maintain office directories and phone lists, • Ensure reception areas and beverage stations are clean, organized, and fully stocked Provide day-to-day operational support to firm professionals, including: • Preparing binders, transcripts, and presentation materials, • Managing print, scan, and copy production and distribution, • Handling fax communications, • Processing incoming USPS and accountable mail, • Coordinating outgoing mail and shipments, • Performing light document editing and formatting, • Ordering, stocking, and maintaining office supplies, • Monitoring and maintaining supply inventory levels (par levels), • Set up and break down conference rooms based on daily schedules and requirements, • Ensure all conference room furniture, equipment, and fixtures are properly maintained and secured, • Participate in daily planning meetings to review event and room setup needs, • Arrange and remove equipment such as chairs, whiteboards, and easels, • Coordinate food and beverage delivery and setup for meetings, • Restock pantries, kitchens, and break areas, • Professional, client-focused demeanor with strong customer service skills, • Prior experience in a corporate or professional office environment preferred, • Proficiency with:, • Multi-line phone systems, • Microsoft Outlook (calendar management), • Microsoft Excel, • Data entry and internet research, • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, • Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs., and transport items using a wheeled cart (up to 75 lbs.) The compensation for this role is up to $30.00 per hour, with potential eligibility for an annual bonus. Final compensation will be based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications.