Receptionist/Legal Administrative Assistant

Perez & Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.  Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country.  We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well.  We serve clients in industries ranging from retail to healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and logistics.  We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse personnel who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and in the communities where we live and work. 

Perez & Morris is seeking a Full-Time Receptionist in our Cleveland, Ohio office.  Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting clients and visitors;
• Answering and routing incoming phone calls;
• Scheduling and maintaining conference rooms and waiting areas;
• Scheduling calls, conferences, mediation, and other events;
• E-filing court documents with county, state, and federal court systems;
• Scanning and saving documents to document management system;
• Organizing and assembling files for new matters;
• Submitting invoices for payments;
• Managing attorneys’ calendars;
• Handling office reception duties such as receipt of mail and management of conference rooms;
• Other office administrative duties as assigned by attorneys or paralegals. 
• Collecting and routing mail, scanning, photocopying, faxes, light filing as needed, typing and other general office tasks;  and
• Other office administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Firm Operations.   

The ideal candidate for this position shows attention to detail, has a positive attitude, is professional and takes initiative.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Prior law office experience is a plus, but not required;
• Applicants should be familiar with Windows and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Friendly and professional manner and appearance; and
• Adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to work as a productive member of a team.

This position is for our Cleveland, Ohio office.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday), but additional hours could be required as necessary.  The firm offers full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment.   

Perez & Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work to foster an environment of inclusion.