Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Job Description
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with a global presence that includes offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With over 900 lawyers, the firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and service quality in the legal industry. Known for handling complex and high-profile matters across numerous practice areas, Akin Gump emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and upholding core values that foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. The Houston office, a vital hub within this global network, seeks to maintain operational excellence and superior client service by... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a receptionist, preferably in a professional services environment
- Extensive knowledge of telephone and voicemail systems
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations with discretion
- Familiarity with office personnel and office layout
- Ability to operate office equipment and technology
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Commitment to professional growth
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a receptionist, preferably in a professional services environment
- Extensive knowledge of and proficiency on telephone and voicemail systems, including basic and advanced functions
- Excellent telephone manner and oral communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of office procedures for conference room and food service scheduling
- Ability to handle difficult situations with discretion, tact and diplomacy
- Familiarity with office and firm personnel
- Familiarity with office space (location of specific departments, offices, conference rooms, etc.)
- Ability to operate office equipment and technology used on a regular basis, including computers and telephones
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
- Ability to respond to changing priorities
- Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform clerical tasks with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work with a wide range of people in a team setting
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, vendors and others outside the firm
- Ability to establish effective working relationships within the department, office and firm
- Strong service orientation
- Legible handwriting
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
- Commitment to professional growth and development
Job Duties
- Greet, welcome and announce clients and visitors to the office
- Guide visitors to their respective meeting rooms or visitor offices
- Answer telephones (internal and external calls)
- take and transmit calls and messages to office personnel, clients and visitors
- Schedule and confirm meeting reservations for Conference Center
- Schedule and confirm visiting attorney office requests
- Consult with appropriate personnel to coordinate conference room functions, as needed
- Assist with various tasks as assigned by the Conference Center Coordinator and/or Office Administrator
- Assist with maintenance of in-house coffee bars and employee lounge
- Maintain visitor badge inventory and log to ensure security standards are upheld
- Serve as Receptionist for special office events (conferences, symposia, training programs), and direct outside visitors to their destinations
- Serve as Receptionist for special off-site events (conferences, symposia, Marketing or Recruiting programs)
- Coordinate with Facilities Department for service requests and tenant requests
- Notify Office Administrator of security concerns
- Perform clerical and administrative projects as assigned by supervisors
- Assist with basic IT needs for conference rooms
- Order food for meetings as directed by Conference Center Coordinator and/or Office Administrator
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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