Receptionist

Receptionist – Personal Injury Department, Wilmington, DE 
Morris James LLP, a leading Delaware law firm, seeks a Receptionist to join its Personal Injury Practice Group in its Wilmington, Delaware office. The ideal candidate is a friendly and professional individual who will provide a positive impression of the firm when interacting with clients/guests both on the telephone and in person. This position requires an applicant to have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and proficiency in word processing. Additionally, this office interacts with a significant number of bilingual (English/Spanish-speaking) clients.

The hours for this position are 8: 30 am – 5: 00 pm, Monday-Friday. This is a full-time, in-person, non-exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:  
Meet and greet clients, guests, and vendors and contact the appropriate attorney, paralegal, legal assistant accordingly 
Answer telephone; screen and direct calls; take and relay messages to appropriate attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant 
Provide general clerical support; scan medical records to paralegals, retrieve faxes, scan, copy, and email documents 
Ensure reception area and conference rooms are neat and presentable with appropriate materials/supplies 
Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries 
Assist with ordering office supplies 
Assist attorneys and colleagues as needed 
Assemble new client packets, create settlement bags

Skills:  
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful 
Strong client-service-centered approach and positive attitude 
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational/multi-tasking skills 
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of clients & professionals in person, by email, and telephone to provide information with tact and diplomacy 
Strong verbal and written communication skills 
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidential information 
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement to work independently as 
appropriate and as a member of a team

Qualifications:  
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a receptionist in a legal or professional 
services firm, personal injury experience is preferred 
Must be computer savvy and possess strong word processing skills with 
proficiency in Microsoft 365 products (Word, Outlook) 
Professional appearance and friendly disposition 
Experience with File Vine is a plus 

WHY JOIN US? 
If you enjoy working as a team member and possess initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be a great fit for this position. In addition to providing an excellent and flexible work environment, we offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and Profit-Sharing, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, numerous Firm-Paid Holidays, a Wellness Program and more. Morris James LLP is a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with a 
commitment to excellence receive the opportunity and support they need to be effective and grow as professionals.

HOW TO APPLY:  
Interested candidates are invited to submit resume and salary requirements directly to careers@morrisjames.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an  interview. Morris James LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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