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Donshawlaw

Receptionist

Donshawlaw, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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As our Legal Receptionist, you will manage our front desk operations, create a welcoming environment for clients, and provide essential support to ensure smooth office operations. This role is crucial in maintaining our firm's professional image and ensuring efficient communication flow.

About Don Shaw Law We are an expanding, niche estate planning firm headquartered in Northern Virginia. We support clients across Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia with tailored estate planning services, and we manage probate matters statewide in Virginia.

Description About Us We are an estate planning law firm seeking a professional and organized receptionist to be the first point of contact for our clients. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional service to families during important life transitions, and we need someone who can help create a warm and professional atmosphere from the moment clients walk through our door.

Key Responsibilities Front Desk Operations

Answer and direct all incoming calls professionally

Screen and route calls appropriately between intake team and existing client support

Greet and welcome clients and visitors

Announce client arrivals to appropriate staff members

Accept deliveries and coordinate distribution

Maintain neat and professional reception area

Meeting Support

Prepare conference rooms for client meetings and signings

Ensure office is stocked with water, coffee, and supplies

Clean and reset conference rooms after meetings

Office Management

Monitor and maintain office supply inventory

Stock and organize kitchen and break room areas

Handle outgoing mail and courier services

Maintain organized filing systems

Manage shredding of confidential documents

Monitor and restock office equipment (printers, copiers) and report issues

Assist with scanning and filing as needed

Serve as backup for data entry and call management for legal and intake department

Administrative Support

Assist with basic calendar management

Help maintain office organization systems

Support staff with basic administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

A friendly and positive attitude

Experience answering phones and transferring calls

Ability and comfortability with following directions exactly as provided

Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with (rare) difficult callers

Professional Office Setting

Business professional dress code

NOTE TO APPLICANTS Please do not call the office introducing yourself or asking for an update. As we work our way through the applications, we will contact you if we are interested in learning more about you.

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