Receptionist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Receptionist. Reporting to the Administrative Support Manager, this position supports working under general supervision and is responsible for responding to requests for general Firm information.

This position will reside in our New York office and will be onsite five (5) days per week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Answers and directs all incoming calls (internal and external), by operating a multiple line switchboard

• Ascertains appropriate resources when caller’s contact person is unavailable

• Provides assistance when caller has limited information

• Greets visitors, maintain visitor's log, and assists clients

• Ensures reception area is well maintained and has a professional appearance

• Reports general maintenance issues to the appropriate office or building services personnel

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of current Firm procedures regarding documents served by the Courts and handles appropriately

• Provides a variety of administrative and clerical duties as necessary

• Reserves visitor offices and conference rooms

• Works directly with firm IT and multimedia teams, internal catering department, internal and external clients

Experience and qualifications:

• High School diploma, or equivalency, minimum of (5) years of work experience

• At least (1) year of receptionist experience

• Strong commitment to excellent client service

• Strong understanding and experience with Outlook and Microsoft Word

• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands

• Strong planning/organizational skills

• Able to resolve and/or escalate issues

• Strong attention to detail

• Team Player

• Flexibility to work overtime is required.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers”.

For positions in New York, the salary range for this job posting is $57,900.00 - $92,550.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [email protected]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.