Receptionist Job at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP in San Diego

Position Overview

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our San Diego office is looking for a Receptionist to join our fast‑paced Collections Division. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will serve as the first point of contact for the firm’s clients and other incoming callers and direct them to the appropriate recipient.

With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost‑effective legal services to our clients.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $21.00–$24.00 per hour + benefits.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Business hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday‑Friday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume, multi‑line phone by answering, screening, and forwarding incoming calls.
• Greet and welcome visitors, directing them to the appropriate parties.
• Open, scan, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Organize documents and reports.
• Enter notes into electronic database.
• Perform additional clerical duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of high‑volume, multi‑line incoming phone call management.
• Ability to answer over 200 calls per day within 3‑4 rings, quickly determine caller needs, and transfer each one to the appropriate recipient/resource.
• Call center experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM.

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work‑life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities.

What Employees Are Saying About Working With Us

• “The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.”
• “I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.”
• “I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.”

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in‑person interviews for finalist candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Law Practice