Front Desk/ Receptionist
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
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Description
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is looking to hire an experienced Bilingual Receptionist for our Dallas office. The ideal candidate is an individual who works well in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a true professional who is dedicated and passionate about serving our clients. You will assist clients and guests, answer multi-line phones, manage conference room reservations, and update employee lists and directories. Additionally, you will help office personnel with a variety of tasks at our front desk, including calendaring, and serve as a liaison with department managers. The Receptionist reports directly to the Office Manager.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
- Direct all office visitors
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g., applications, pens, and forms)
- Provide fundamental information in person and via phone/email
- Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling office access
- Order front office supplies and keep an inventory of stock
- Update calendars and schedule meetings
- Draft, file, and and prepare legal contracts (experience is a plus, but we're willing to teach this skill)
- Conduct high-level reviews regarding contract revisions and drafts
Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) with full proficiency
- Weekend Availability is a MUST
- Case Management software experience is a significant plus
- At least 1 year of experience in front desk
- Resourceful, and motivated to resolve issues whenever they arise
- Customer service attitude
- Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets, and CLIO (Preferred)
To stand out, please send your resume and short cover letter to diegoguerrero@defensora.us!
Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be apart of our growing firm and its opportunities for your career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals who aim to excel in the legal industry.
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC seeks a bilingual receptionist to manage the front desk of their Dallas office on a contract basis. You'll be the first point of contact for clients and guests, handling phone screening and routing, scheduling conference rooms, and maintaining the reception area. Beyond traditional receptionist duties, this role extends into administrative support—you'll help with calendaring, mail distribution, office supply ordering, and work alongside the Office Manager on a range of tasks that keep the office running smoothly.
The position requires at least one year of front desk experience and full English/Spanish proficiency. Weekend availability is essential. While case management software experience and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or CLIO are valued, the firm is willing to train someone without legal software background. You should be resourceful, customer-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you'll also assist with contract preparation and review—a skill the firm can teach if needed.
The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, complimentary parking, and catered lunches. This is a contract role reporting directly to the Office Manager, suited for someone seeking hands-on experience in a legal services environment with room to develop professionally.
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