Receptionist

Blethen Berens, a full-service law firm, is currently hiring for a Receptionist in our New Ulm, MN office. The Receptionist is a key member of our team being the first impression of our firm to all clients. The ideal candidate must maintain a high degree of professionalism, have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, reliable, and have a commitment to providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.

As first point of contact the ideal candidate must be able to take initiative, communicate and coordinate within a team environment. Job responsiblities include the following: Answer and route incoming calls. Take and deliver messages when necessary.Ensure all clients feel welcome to our firm by greeting and helping them upon arrival.Schedule appointments for legal staff and attorneys. Maintain a professional, clean, friendly, and comfortable lobby.Manage conference room schedules and reserve as necessary.Process conflict checks for new files. Open electronic and hard copy files.Pick up and deliver daily mail at the local post office. Route all incoming mail appropriately within the firm.Prepare all outgoing mail and packages.Process client payments and prepare receipts. Assist Legal Assistants as needed with preparation of real estate documents, tract searches and title opinions. Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with regular attendance.Follow all office policies and procedures as defined in the firm handbook.Other duties as assigned.

Skills:Administrative experience preferred, but not required. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft products.Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent oral and written communications.Excellent problem-solving ability.Effective and positive inter-personal communications with clients, attorneys, and non-attorney staff.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to learn and work within a team-based environment.