Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Successful law firm in downtown St. Louis is seeking a full-time professional Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our team.  This position requires a highly motivated, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment.  This person will not only be the front-line point of contact but will also be responsible for handling a variety of legal documents, mail, correspondence and ensuring proper routing and message-taking procedures for telephone traffic. This position is full–time, Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm ONSITE Position Summary:The Receptionist/Legal Assistant answers a multi-line switchboard quickly and directs calls. They also greet clients and guests visiting the firm as to ensure a positive perception of the client/guest on his or her respective call/visit. They also assist with opening new files within the office and assisting as needed on various tasks.Essential Job Functions:Answer high volume of calls and maintain rapid response rate according to agreed standards, as well as direct calls quickly and accurately, conveying appropriate information to receiver and ensuring caller has positive experience.Maintain standards of guest/client experience, including coordination with the clerks on conference room presentation (stocking, cleanliness, etc.) ensuring a clean and orderly reception area including desk, as well as professional interaction and attire with guests/clients.Communicate and liaise with appropriate parties regarding deliveries, arrivals, calls, and requests to enhance efficiencies of operations. (i.e. coordinating deliveries of office supplies or packages in a timely manner)Setting up new files in AIM and DMS:Preparing correspondence and pleadings responsive to new filesPrint file labelsSave file materials received in Perfect LawContacting the Division to obtain and verify case informationAccessing CompFile to e-file pleadingsAccessing the Missouri Division work comp system to file responsive pleadingsOther duties as assigned.